Fishing overall was on the slow side Thursday, with strong southerly winds early. Then as the velocities dropped, threatening weather in the form of thunderstorms appeared.

Which is worse for fishing, an east wind or one from the southwest? I’m confident the answer from anglers would be affected by which was blowing at the time.

We start out today with an interesting fishing report from offshore waters.

The Memorial Day weekend was disappointing overall for anglers. Breezy conditions were the big culprits. However, there were lingering thunderstorms around, as well.

Just one week from today, we will see recreational red snapper fishing in federal waters return for a number of weeks. The length of the season will be determined by the amount of red snapper taken by private anglers.

Anglers all over who were wanting to wet a line were discouraged by a gusty winds.

A wonderful Memorial Day weekend is at hand, and the first part certainly looks favorable for fishing. For smaller boats, the offshore waters likely will be too choppy for comfort and safety, as seas are forecast to run in the 3- to 6-foot range.

The long-awaited Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and for at least the early part, conditions look good for fishing.

Conditions for fishing are bouncing back, and while the water in the surf remains sandy but improving, the bays are turning on with action.

Anglers on the water early Tuesday dodged the brunt of a southwest wind that started creeping up in velocity by 9 a.m. Gusts to over 20 knots were felt most of the day and as experienced anglers know, that is not good for fishing.

The huge news on the fishing scene was our first reports of pelagic fish from offshore waters Sunday and Monday.

The weather turned for the better Sunday, contrary to earlier forecasts. While good chances of thunderstorms and moderate winds were to dominate, just the opposite occurred.

Based on the predictions leading up to Memorial Day on May 25, conditions appear to be settling into a nice pattern for anglers. If they hold, look for some excellent fishing this week and through the Memorial Day weekend.

Wind and rain were the handicaps to fishing Friday. Gale force winds surpassing 35 knots were driving water levels over the piers and docks around Galveston on Friday afternoon. With winds at that level, fishing is not an option.

Now that nice, summer-like weather is coming into focus, more and more visitors will come to Galveston and a good number will plan on fishing. During the stay-at-home orders, there were hordes of visitors until the beaches were closed.

The forecasts continue to call for winds in the 15 knot range. However, that did not hold up for Wednesday. Hopefully we are seeing a pattern of more tolerable wind levels. If so, look out, fishing is going to take off.

As the morning went on, the wind gradually increased, and by 10:30 a.m., it was howling with gusts to 29 knots, according to the marine radio weather channel.

Clear skies and bright sunshine greeted the early risers to go fishing Monday. However, as has been the case all too frequently lately, a strong east wind was whipping things up.

Mother's Day offered a drop in the wind velocities. However, in most spots, it still was enough to impair fishing. A bright, sunny day attracted hordes of visitors to celebrate with mom and friends.