We are beginning to see some signs of Fall along the Coastal Bend and the fishing is beginning to show some real improvement. We have a front moving through the area as I write this report and the air temperature this morning is about 76 The water temperature is about 77 degrees. This trend should continue throughout September and the fishing will just keep getting better.

Waders are doing well over most of the bay system. From the Colorado River to Panther Point the South shorelines have been producing limits of trout for croaker soakers. The surf has been accessible on a few occasions and it has been full of trout. The best action I have seen has been on the South Shoreline of Matagorda Bay. Most of the Reds are on the grassy shorelines. Artificials have been good for both trout and reds.

I haven’t been to the Lakes for a few weeks and I haven’t talked to anyone that has been back there lately. The tides have been pretty high most days.

The Jetties are really hot right now. Reds, both slots and bulls, are pretty plentiful along with lots of Drum in the 20 – 25 inch range. Live or fresh dead shrimp have been the bait of choice. Trout have been showing up out there when the water is clear and lots of Tarpon are rolling around the ends of both jetties. Some Kings were brought in just before the front moved through.

This is really shaping up to be a great Fall season. Lets just keep our fingers crossed and hope Mother Nature cooperates.

Capt. Bob Hill
Port O’Connor Charters
(281) 984-0015
www.fishportoconnor.com