Welcome to the Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report for the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026! Broadcasting on location from beautiful Port Aransas, Texas—the undisputed Fishing Capital of Texas—we break down where to find the bite across the Upper, Mid, and Lower coastlines as late-August heat keeps water temps in the upper 80s.📊 REGIONAL BREAKDOWN & TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction from Port Aransas & Water Temps (85°F – 89°F)0:45 - Upper Texas Coast (West Galveston Bay, Sabine Lake & Jetties, Freeport)1:40 - Mid Texas Coast (Port Aransas Jetties, Rockport, Carlos Bay, Offshore Weed Lines)2:45 - Lower Texas Coast (Baffin Bay Gator Trout, Laguna Madre Flats, Port Mansfield)3:45 - Tactical Tips (First-Gut Surf Tactics, Midday Thermal Drops, Safety)4:30 - Closing Thoughts from Port Aransas📍 COASTAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:• Upper Coast: Dawn topwater bite on West Galveston grass flats; transition to 6–8 ft mid-bay shell on popping corks.• Mid Coast: Free-lining live croaker along the Port Aransas Jetty granite; weed lines 15–25 miles out holding Mahi, Kings & Cobia.• Lower Coast: Twilight "gator" trout over Baffin Bay rocks; sight-casting shallow sand guts in the Lower Laguna Madre.• Beachfront Surf: Pompano and slot reds feeding tight in the first gut right behind the shore break.If you enjoyed this update, please give the video a like, subscribe to the channel, and drop your latest local dock or bay report in the comments below! Tight lines, everyone!#TexasFishing #PortAransas #SaltwaterFishing #SpeckledTrout #Redfish #BaffinBay #GalvestonFishing #FishingReport #SurfFishing #TexasAnglers