March 22, 2015

The fishing has been good between cold fronts

Capt. Bill Watkins reports that the fishing on Sabine Lake is good between the cold fronts. “This past week we had some really good weather and the trout and reds responded. Not catching any monster trout […]

March 18, 2015

Recent rains make it tough to catch fish in the Galveston Bay complex

Capt. Jim West (409-996-3054) reports that the recent rains gave Trinity Bay a double dose of freshwater on the north end, same with East Bay up by the Wildlife Refuge. “There are some fish caught over […]

March 10, 2015

Bait Blunders – Don’t Do This!

I love bait. The smell of chum, the feeling of oily bunker, and the sight of wiggling bloodworms get me all charged up. But fishing from a boat, it’s easier than one might think to ruin […]

March 3, 2015

Five tips for Reading the Water

Being able to read the water isn’t just important for fishermen, it’s an important talent for all boaters. It can help you avoid running aground, lose speed due to currents, or anchor in an inappropriate area. […]

February 28, 2015

Raymond Shoal and Colorado River producing trout

The Colorado River, normally a hot spot to fish at this time of the year has been producing some fish says Capt. Tommy Countz (281-450-4037). “Also they are catching fish making long drifts in the Raymond […]

February 28, 2015

Muddy wade

s “It’s been good if you get into the mud, but other than that it has been real spotty,” claims Capt. Paul Marcaccio (281-788-4041) in describing the fishing in the Galveston Bay complex before the recent […]

February 28, 2015

Red Snapper season length proposal

A proposal, Amendment 40, is afloat for setting the red snapper season length for this coming year. The proposal as it is now written suggests dividing the annual quota of red snapper allowed to recreational anglers […]

February 25, 2015

Redfish in the marshes

Capt. Bill Watkins (409-673-9211) says Sabine Lake fishing has been good when you catch it between the fronts. “The fish are there. If you will just look and work at it, you will catch fish.” He […]

February 23, 2015

Lots of big black drum around Rockport

Capt. Jack McPartland (361-290-6302) reports redfish and black drum has been good in the Rockport area. “The big blacks are here, the big monster blacks, the catch and release blacks,” says McPartland. “Usually I have some […]

February 19, 2015

Louisiana Joins Forces with Texas in Annual Crab Trap Cleanup Effort

Volunteers are needed Feb. 20-March 1 to assist in the coast-wide effort to remove the numerous traps that have been lost or abandoned since last year’s cleanup. PHOTO CREDIT: TPWD This year, to help facilitate cleanup […]

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