Today's offshore fishing trip by the partyboat Capt. John had a short load of 35 fishermen. They enjoyed not only fishing but the great weather and sea conditions that continue in our part of the Gulf. The area fished was that productive zone about 45 miles to the south of Galveston Island. Capt. Tony Langston had them working their squid and sardine baits throughout the water column at wrecks and rigs in 110 ft. of water.

Returning to Galveston's Pier 19, the fishermen's catch totals for the various species taken were:
?Ģ 70 red snapper (boat limit) to 8#
?Ģ 22 vermilion snapper
?Ģ 31 lane snapper
?Ģ 10 mangrove snapper
?Ģ 124 Atlantic spadefish "tiger snapper"
?Ģ 9 gray triggerfish
?Ģ 4 rock hind grouper

With fall now upon us, and the red snapper fishery closing soon, the reality of our offshore fishing changes sets in. This time of year, the passenger loads are also historically smaller. Make your reservations on the Capt. John by calling 409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853...your spot at the rail is waiting for you along with your part of one of these multi-species catches.