I like to fish at ROLLOVER PASS ,not to fish on the pier.I am disable ,problem with my legs,so is not easy for my to take my fishing tackle on the pier.
Jean, you may consider trying Galveston Fishing Pier (90th and Seawall). My wife has diabetic neuropathy and has problems with her legs. If you park on the seawall, it's just a short walk to the shops. This is a nice place (you can even eat there as they will bring food downstairs from the cafe upstairs) and you can sit down a few minutes before making another short walk to the pier and select you a spot.
When I take the wife fishing, no more long walks for us like at Seawolf and 61st piers.
http://www.facebook.com/GalvestonFishingPierGood luck.
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Before i have discover ROLLOVER PASS(in 2003)i was fishing in Galveston on the jetty,Flag Ship pier,61st. pier,SAN LUIS PASS,NORTH JETTY,SEA WOLF PARK,BUT NO PLACE YOU CAN COMPARE WITH ROLLOVER PASS .That time i don't have problem with my legs.
I was fishing to at TEXAS DIKE,SURFSIDE JETTY,but the best place stil ROLLOVER PASS.
I already tell i don't like to fish on the pier and now having problem with my legs i can't take my tackle and ice box on the pier.
I am fishing just with artificials,and the majority on the pier are fishing on the bottom with thick line,and if i catch some fish the people comming in my spot.I don't like to fish for red fish,i like to fish for speckled trout,flounder.
ROLLOVER PASS is the best place to fish in Texas ,IMO IF YOU DON'T WADE AND FISH ON THE BANK.