[o5avy]

I was out fishing in west matagorda bay 2 weeks ago (After sitting thru the traffic at the locks) and didnt really catch any note worthy fish. After talking to people afterwards, they said it probably had a lot to do with the amount of rain we've had lately. They said that the salinity levels in the bay are extremely low right now and has run off the majority of the fish. I can verify that the water is a lot fresher than usual because the spray coming off the boat didnt have the salty taste as it usually does.

Is there any truth to this?

 

[bill]

I have not seen freshwater chase off redfish or flounder (unless it is a lot of freshwater) but I know the trout will take off.

 

[o5avy]

the reason im asking is because im contemplating going back out there this weekend since it appears that we are in for a lot of rain today and tomorrow. so i am trying to decided if its worth waiting through the locks again for the barge traffic just to go fishing

 

[tiger]

If you have any spots with deeper water look there.

 

[Calmday]

I would think that east bay would be a little better. The river drains into west bay.

 

[HAYBL]

Not to get away from your salinity question, but you can access West Bay fairly easy from Palacios without having to wait through any locks. The drive over to Palacios from Matagorda is probably faster and safer than your wait at the locks.
I fished West two weeks ago and there were definitely areas of the bay that the water was saltier than the other. However, we still caught fish in both places. The water may taste fresh up top, but there is still enough salt just below the surface to hold the fish.

Good luck.

 

[GOTTAILCORNBREAD]

the best salinity is in the surf or near the surf. There is NO Salt in East Bay.

 

[o5avy]

thanks guys. Im considering the drive to palacios to put in... it just sucks to have to do when storage is in matagorda

 

[Sow Trout]

It appears that a lot of the bay fish have gone to the surf.