SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER are special here—a time of shifting winds, cooling water, and renewed movement among the fish we spend all year thinking about. However, with that said, the trout bite has been on absolute fire on the entire Gulf Coast…
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MOTHER NATURE HAS BEEN HAPPY to throw plenty of rain our way this year in the Rockport area and I’m sure she will be throwing more at us for the start of dove season. I don’t think she likes that we make dove poppers out of her little birds…
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BAFFIN BAY Reported by CAPT. GERAD MERRITT In the Heat of Autumn LISTEN: (2 min, 27 sec) WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT September and October other than it’s hot outside and the fishing is even hotter. I do not
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SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ARE truly two of my favorite months to fish. Our fishery shows off its versatility this time of year and you can almost target any species that our fishery has to offer. The kingfish are in at the inlet, big tarpon are hanging out, little tarpon are around, schools of bull reds are plentiful around the jetties and deeper areas of the flats…
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Upper Texas Coast HotSPOTLight: Sabine Pass • • • LOCATION: Christmas/Bastrop Bay HOTSPOT: Christmas Bay North Shore GPS: N 29 4.009, W 95 11.625 (29.06681667, -95.19375) Christmas/Bastrop Bay: Christmas Bay North Shore SPECIES: Speckled Trout BEST BAITS: Soft plastics TIPS:
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Middle Texas Coast HotSPOTlight: Port Bay • • • LOCATION: Aransas Bay HOTSPOT: Halfmoon Reef GPS: N 28 4.5259, W 96 59.062 (28.0754, -96.9844) Aransas Bay: Halfmoon Reef SPECIES: Speckled Trout BEST BAITS: Soft plastics TIPS: Trout should be in
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Lower Texas Coast HotSPOTLight: Arroyo Colorado • • • LOCATION: Arroyo Colorado HOTSPOT: White Sand East of Green Island GPS: N 26 23.226, W 97 19.173 (26.3871 -97.3196) Arroyo Colorado: White Sand East of Green Island SPECIES: Redfish Best Baits:
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Reported by TF&G STAFF More Hotspots Available in the 2024 Texas Lakes & Bays Fishing Atlas www.FishGame.com/fishgamegear CURRENT WATER LEVELS • • • East Texas HotSPOTLight: Bois D’Arc Lake • • • LOCATION: Lake Bob Sandlin HOTSPOT: Old Roadbed/Sunken
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Reported by TF&G STAFF More Hotspots Available in the 2024 Texas Lakes & Bays Fishing Atlas www.FishGame.com/fishgamegear CURRENT WATER LEVELS • • • Central Texas HotSPOTLight: Lake Calaveras • • • LOCATION: Lake Aquilla HOTSPOT: Deep Humps GPS: N
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Reported by TF&G STAFF More Hotspots Available in the 2024 Texas Lakes & Bays Fishing Atlas www.FishGame.com/fishgamegear CURRENT WATER LEVELS • • • West Texas HotSPOTLight: Lake OH Ivie • • • REPORTED BY: TJ Ranft Online: www.RanftGuideService.com Email:
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The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
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The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
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Largemouth Bass | Brady Eleven-year-old Aiden Matey caught his personal best largemouth while fishing near Brady. Freshwater Drum | Lake Livingston John Harrison and his son Walker show off their favorite table fare, freshwater drum, caught on Lake Livingston. Redfish
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FALL BASS FISHING is a season of transition, challenge, and reward. As temperatures drop and the ecosystem shifts, bass behavior becomes less predictable, requiring anglers to adapt in real time. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Success hinges on reading the water, observing subtle changes, and staying flexible with both your technique and presentation…
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Cobia Boats, a division of Maverick Boat Group and a leader in premium center and dual console fishing vessels, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 245 Center Console, a versatile, ocean-ready vessel that delivers the ideal blend
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Soon Texans will have a new spot in the Hill Country to explore thanks to the latest Texas State Park land acquisition in Uvalde County. Bear Creek State Park is 1,720-acres and located less than a mile from Garner State
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Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season. Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs. Combined with strong
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the best hunting opportunities on Texas private ranches and public lands. This year, for the first
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For hunters tired of devices losing charge during long sits, Texas Hunter presents the Universal Power Shelf, a versatile charging solution designed to fit almost any blind. This compact unit includes: Dual USB ports for multiple device charging Integrated green
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There are times when speckled trout can become incredibly frustrating. You know they’re in a particular hole or channel, you caught them there yesterday, and you can see them on the side-scan, but cast after cast goes unrewarded. We’ve all
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