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Believe it or not the Houston/Galveston area in January can be quite 'cool', water temps will be in the 60's. Normally the wind is from the Northwest which blows water out of the bay which has an average depth of 12'. A wind of 15 knots can whip this shallow bay with a nasty chop. Look at fishing one of the sub-bays where there is some protection. Galveston Bay is really comprised of several 'bays', Trinity, Galveston, East,West, Chocolate to name some. I would plan on NOT going out into the Gulf in a 15 footer, weather that time of year can change on a dime. Research it carefully (i.e. check with guides) so you have a good time.

I live in Missouri City (neighbor of Sugar Land) and fish Chocolate Bayou/Bay, there are protected spots no matter what the wind and some good ramps around. Can't get into some places during the Winter because of the North winds (too shallow).