For November 21, 2024, the fishing conditions along the Texas Gulf Coast are looking promising. Here’s what you need to know:

Sunrise is at about 6:45 AM, and sunset will be around 5:20 PM. The weather is clear with moderate tides, making it ideal for a day out on the water.

Yesterday saw excellent fishing conditions, especially around the jetties and bays. In Sabine Lake, redfish and speckled trout were fair on live shrimp under a popping cork. At Bolivar, speckled trout were good on live shrimp, while large croaker, sand trout, and black drum were caught using dead shrimp[1].

In the Galveston Bay area, redfish, black drum, and speckled trout were fair on live shrimp. West Galveston Bay saw speckled trout biting on soft plastics and live shrimp, with redfish doing well on live shrimp[1].

Port Aransas was another hot spot, with redfish caught on silver spoons, shrimp, and cut mullet. Speckled trout were good on croaker, piggy perch, and shrimp free-lined. Black drum were also biting well on shrimp[1].

For today, live shrimp remains one of the best baits across most areas. Soft plastics, top-waters, and suspending twitch baits are also effective for speckled trout and redfish. If you're targeting black drum, dead shrimp and cracked crab are good options.

Hot spots to consider include Port Aransas, where the combination of shrimp, croaker, and piggy perch has been productive. Another good spot is West Galveston Bay, where the use of live shrimp and soft plastics has yielded good results for speckled trout and redfish.

Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast, so make sure to get all your gear ready and hit the water early to take advantage of the morning bite.