Detailed Texas Gulf Coast fishing report for the final week of October 2026. Water temperatures have dropped into the mid-70s (74°–78°F), clearing up bay waters and pushing bait out of the back marshes into active drains and passes. We cover current patterns for bull redfish, speckled trout, and the final days of flounder season from Sabine Pass to South Padre.🎣 FEATURED PARTNER DISCOUNT (10% OFF):Get 10% OFF battle-tested saltwater braid, fluorocarbon, and terminal gear at Reaction Tackle:👉 https://www.reactiontackle.com/SMBSW6178(Use Promo Code at checkout: SMBSW6178)🌊 OFFICIAL TEXAS GULF COAST FISHING SHOW APPAREL & GEAR:Support the channel with coastal caps, performance hoodies, and wall art:👉 https://txgulfstuff.com🛠️ RECOMMENDED TACKLE & GEAR ON AMAZON:• Saltwater Inshore Spinning Combos: https://amzn.to/3example• Slow-Sinking Inshore Twitchbaits: https://amzn.to/3example• Gold Spoons & 1/8 oz Jig Heads: https://amzn.to/3example• Heavy Saltwater Pass / Jetty Rigs: https://amzn.to/3example⚠️ REGULATORY REMINDER:The Texas statewide flounder harvest closure runs from November 1 through December 14. This week is your final window to target and harvest fall flounder before the seasonal closure takes effect.Subscribe for weekly coastal intelligence every Monday morning:https://www.youtube.com/@TexasGulfCoastFishingShow?sub_confirmation=1#TexasFishing #GulfCoastFishing #Redfish #SpeckledTrout #InshoreFishing #PortAransas #GalvestonFishing #KayakFishingTexas

Fall conditions have officially locked in across the Texas Gulf Coast! With morning water temperatures dipping into the low 70s, predator gamefish are aggressively targeting bait flushing out of interior marshes. We break down where to find schooling redfish on falling morning tides, sight-casting patterns in Copano Bay, and trophy speckled trout tactics for Baffin Bay.🚨 CRITICAL REGULATORY DEADLINE: You have roughly 12 days left in the fall flounder run before the statewide harvest closure shuts down all harvest (rod-and-reel and gigging) from November 1 through December 14. Plus, essential reminders on closed federal amberjack and the active 12-inch mullet size restriction.🎣 Beat the holiday rush early! Check out authentic coastal wall art, canvas prints, and gear:👉 https://txgulfstuff.comTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Fall Water Temps: Cooling Conditions Coastwide0:30 - Inshore Bites: Upper Coast Drains, Copano Sight-Casting & Baffin Trout1:30 - The 2-Week Flounder Run Countdown & Late-Season Bull Reds1:58 - Regulation Watch: Amberjack Closed & Statewide Mullet Cap2:30 - Shallow Kayak Tactics & Holiday Shop Outro📌 IN THIS EPISODE:• Surface Temps: Low 70s on the Upper Coast; 74–78°F Mid & Lower Coast• Marsh Patterns: Keith Lake, West Bay, and Chocolate Bay falling tide seams• Mid-Coast Clarity: Downsizing tackle for tailing redfish in Copano and Aransas Bays• Trophy Trout: Five-second suspending twitchbait pauses over Baffin Bay rock reefs• 12-Day Flounder Countdown: Complete closure begins Nov 1 (0 daily bag limit)• Closed Season Notice: Federal recreational greater amberjack is officially closed• Inshore Bait Rule: 12-inch maximum mullet restriction active through JanuarySubscribe to @TexasGulfCoastFishingShow for verified, weekly coastal intelligence and tactical breakdowns.#TexasFishing #TexasGulfCoastFishingReport #FlounderRun #BullReds #Redfish #SpeckledTrout #GalvestonFishing #BaffinBay #CopanoBay #SaltwaterFishing #TxGulfStuff

Mid-October update for Texas saltwater anglers: Upper Coast beachfronts around Galveston and Bolivar continue to clear, while red tide activity moderates along the Mid-Coast. We break down where clean water is holding hungry fall redfish, how to target the peak bull red run, and key tactics for back-marsh drains.

Plus, critical regulatory alerts: the 3-week countdown before the statewide November 1 flounder closure, the October 14 Amberjack season deadline, and the active 12-inch mullet size restriction.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Coastal Water Watch: Upper Coast Clears & Red Tide Moderating

0:55 - Fall Water Temps & Inshore Bites (Upper, Mid & Lower Coast)

2:10 - Peak Bull Red Run & 3-Week Flounder Run Countdown

3:00 - Regulation Watch: Amberjack Closes Oct 14 & 12-Inch Mullet Rule

3:45 - Early Holiday Merch & Outro

📌 IN THIS EPISODE:

• Water Clarity Update: Galveston/Bolivar beaches clearing; localized Mid-Coast bloom status

• Inshore Patterns: Falling morning tides in Keith Lake, West Bay, and Copano Bay

• Trophy Trout: Deep rock reefs and slow pauses in Baffin Bay

• Deep Pass Bull Reds: Targeting 35–45" monsters with cut bait on channel ledges

• Fall Flounder Countdown: Final 3 weeks to harvest keeper flounder before the Nov 1 – Dec 14 shutdown

• Amberjack Deadline: Closes Oct 14 at 12:01 AM (Reminder: 38" Texas landed-fish minimum!)

• Inshore Bait Rule: 12-inch maximum mullet cap now active through January

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