IT IS THE MIDDLE OF THE summer grind. Daily near triple digit temperatures have worn out their welcome. I am looking forward to some fall weather. It’s been a hot dry one. We have been leaving early and returning to the dock when the sun burns us off the water around noon…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Matagorda Read More »
THERE’S SOMETHING TIMELESS about a Texas summer morning on the water—the orange glow of dawn creeping over the bay, mullet flipping in the shallows, and the distant splash of a speckled trout breaking the surface. For anglers across the Lone Star State, summer marks prime time for chasing specks, as these prized game fish feed aggressively in warm, shallow waters all along the Texas coast…
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DAWN BREAKS SLOWLY over the Laguna Madre, the sky brushed in pale pink and orange before the sun could turn mean. In South Texas summer, the window is short—by midday, the heat presses down like iron. I say it’s like a sprint and not a marathon to get your morning wade in and or wait till the evening as the breeze typically starts to turn on again…
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Upper Laguna Madre Read More »
IT’S SUMMERTIME and we all know our favorite summer spots. Wading is cool and easy with nice hard sand with mixed grass. Knee high water is holding big trout just waiting on the right lure to wiggle by…
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Rockport Read More »
SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING in our part of the world, and although the heat can get to us, we are enjoying it. Now that July and August are here and the weather and water are both heating up, this is my favorite time of year to be out on the water…
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ONCE JULY COMES AROUND, I’ll be spending 90% of my time chasing big fish, really big fish. Time will be spent fishing deep water such as deep channels, nearshore wrecks, offshore structure, and the local surrounding inlets…
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SALTWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus insights from top pro anglers on the Texas Coast.
FORECAST CENTER: Saltwater Hotspots – Upper Coast -July/August 2025 Read More »
SALTWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus insights from top pro anglers on the Texas Coast.
FORECAST CENTER: Saltwater Hotspots – Middle Coast -July/August 2025 Read More »
SALTWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus insights from top pro anglers on the Texas Coast.
FORECAST CENTER: Saltwater Hotspots – Lower Coast -July/August 2025 Read More »
FRESHWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus current water levels for all major reservoirs.
FORECAST CENTER: Freshwater Hotspots – East – July/August 2025 Read More »
FRESHWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus current water levels for all major reservoirs.
FORECAST CENTER: Freshwater Hotspots – Central – July/August 2025 Read More »
FRESHWATER FISHING HOTSPOTS with GPS coordinates, interactive thumbnail maps, best baits and techniques… plus current water levels for all major reservoirs.
FORECAST CENTER: Freshwater Hotspots – West – July/August 2025 Read More »
The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
SPORTSMAN’S DAYBOOK-Tides & Prime Times – July 2025 Read More »
The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
SPORTSMAN’S DAYBOOK-Tides & Prime Times – August 2025 Read More »
Survival Skills LISTEN: (6 min, 31 sec) THE GRANDCRITTERS GATHERED around the cabin’s firepit on an evening so hot the added temperature of a campfire would blow the top out of a thermometer. I wiped sweat out of my eyes.
OPEN SEASON by Reavis Z. Wortham Read More »
LARGEMOUTH BASS • Sam Rayburn | Six-year-old Brooks Warhola fished the SWLA Junior Anglers Tournament and, as the youngest angler in the tournament beat out a field of 42 other kids ranging in age from 12-17 with first place overall
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Upper Texas Coast HotSPOTLight: Upper Sabine Lake • • • LOCATION: Christmas/Bastrop Bay HOTSPOT: Cox Lake GPS: N 29 4.488, W 95 13.952 (29.0748, -95.2325) Christmas/Bastrop Bay: Cox Lake SPECIES: Redfish BEST BAITS: Spoons, topwaters, live bait TIPS: Fish topwaters,
FORECAST CENTER: Saltwater Hotspots – July/August 2025 Read More »
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: Lower Lake Fork • • • LOCATION: Lake Bob Sandlin HOTSPOT: Dam Area
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For many sports fans, the thrill of the chase doesn’t end with landing a trophy trout or outmaneuvering a rival on the field—it finds its natural extension in the fast-paced world of horse trading. Much like hunting or fishing, the horse-trading business demands sharp instincts, patience, and a knack for reading people, making it a perfect pastime for those who love strategy and competition. Whether you’re drawn to thoroughbred horses for their elegance or rugged black horses for their strength, the art of the deal offers a unique rush that complements any outdoor enthusiast’s passion.
From Trout to Thoroughbreds: A Sportsman’s Guide to Horse Trading Read More »
Understanding hunting gun ownership laws requires careful navigation similar to moving through a dangerous minefield. A single mistake can lead to severe legal repercussions.
How to Comply with Hunting Gun Ownership Laws Read More »
