Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Saturday, October 17, 2026|29.624Β°N, 93.750Β°W Β· NOAA 8770752
| βΌ Low | 2:24 PM | 0.63 ft |
| β² High | 11:55 PM | 2.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.90 ft
First Quarter
41% illuminated
Average
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:48 PM | 3:07 AM β² 2.3 ft | 9:55 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 5:08 PM β² 2.7 ft | 10:51 PM βΌ 1.7 ft | 72high | |
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 6:47 PM | 3:16 AM β² 2.2 ft | 10:25 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:09 PM β² 2.6 ft | 11:31 PM βΌ 1.9 ft | 74high | |
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 3:14 AM β² 2.1 ft | 10:56 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 7:21 PM β² 2.6 ft | 72high | ||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 12:15 AM βΌ 2.1 ft | 2:38 AM β² 2.1 ft | 11:29 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:29 PM β² 2.6 ft | 67average | |
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 12:08 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 9:35 PM β² 2.5 ft | 63average | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 1:03 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 10:50 PM β² 2.5 ft | 56average | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:42 PM | 2:24 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 11:55 PM β² 2.5 ft | 51average |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Bolivar Β· Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. Β· Captain Experiences β
Sabine Β· Sabine Lake
Mixed bag on Sabine Lake: trout and reds on the lake with a few tripletail around structure.
Sabine Lake Charters (Capt. Aaron Shetley) Β· FishingBooker β
Cloud cover 100% Β· Feels like 76Β°F
Observed 2:00 PM Β· Texas Point, Sabine Pass (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (28 mi)
Wind
27mph
From N (358Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at Texas Point, Sabine Pass
Temperature
74Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 64Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Texas Point, Sabine Pass, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 2:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours