Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Saturday, December 12, 2026|29.469Β°N, 93.720Β°W Β· NOAA 8771367
| βΌ Low | 10:21 AM | -0.53 ft |
| β² High | 6:38 PM | 2.13 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.65 ft
Waxing Crescent
12% illuminated
Very good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 6:51 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 3:04 PM β² 2.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 7:24 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 3:45 PM β² 2.4 ft | 84high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 7:57 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 4:25 PM β² 2.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 8:30 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 5:02 PM β² 2.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 9:05 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 5:35 PM β² 2.3 ft | 84high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:16 PM | 9:42 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 6:07 PM β² 2.2 ft | 81high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:17 PM | 10:21 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 6:38 PM β² 2.1 ft | 77high |
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 0%
Observed 2:50 AM Β· Texas Point, Sabine Pass (17 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (38 mi)
Wind
24mph
From NNE (12Β°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at Texas Point, Sabine Pass
Temperature
60Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 57Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Texas Point, Sabine Pass, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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