The Galveston Bay Complex isn’t something you learn in a day, or even a season. It’s a system you grow into. A place that reveals itself slowly, one tide, one shoreline, one subtle pattern at a time. It’s not just […]
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Early spring along the Texas coast doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It eases in quietly, almost reluctantly, carried on longer afternoons and a slightly warmer breeze that softens the edge of winter. To the casual observer, not much has changed. But
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The federal government plans to open previously established Closed Zones (to longlining) off South Carolina, the East Coast of Florida, and in the Gulf on April 2, 2026. However, this action will only proceed if the proposed Amendment 15 to
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Spring on the Texas coast doesn’t tiptoe in quietly. It barrels in on a stiff south wind that rattles marsh grass, stacks waves across the bays and makes many anglers think twice about launching the boat. Twenty-mile-per-hour winds are common
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CCA Texas recently approved $1,367,000 in funding to support coastal conservation, law enforcement support, public outreach, and habitat restoration across the Texas Gulf Coast at its February 2026 State Board meeting. Approved proposals include: $1,000,000 — Carlos Reef Oyster Restoration
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Wade fishing along the Middle Coast of Texas is one of the most effective and exciting ways to target speckled trout. From the shallow grass flats to scattered shell reefs, anglers who leave the boat and get in the water
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There are two species of catfish commonly caught in coastal waters of Texas: the gafftop and sea catfish, more commonly known as hardhead. These fish certainly do not run in the same crowd as tarpon and speckled trout, but they
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From the sugar-white beaches near Destin to the deeper green water off Pensacola, anglers know these shores can produce serious fish. Bulls, tigers and hammerheads have made the Panhandle a destination for land-based, catch-and-release shark fishing. Watch the video here.
Great White Sharks Caught in the Surf-In the Gulf! Read More »
Late winter along the coast is a season of patience. The water is still cool, the bait is scattered, and most anglers have shifted their focus offshore or upriver. But during a stretch of warmer weather—especially after several calm, sunny
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Most anglers picture redfish waving copper tails across a flooded marsh or cruising a knee-deep flat under a summer sun. But when winter settles in and north winds start stacking water out of the bays, a different opportunity quietly develops
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Late winter and early spring can be some of the most productive times of year to catch speckled trout along the Texas coast. Water temperatures are still cool, bait is beginning to move back into the bays, and trout are
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The Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center will feature a special seminar by Chester Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game and founder of the Gulf Great White Sharks Society. Moore’s seminar, titled “Giant Sharks of
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Billfish are not an oddity in the Gulf- they are a documented and managed part of the offshore ecosystem, including waters off Texas. What often deserves more attention is how and where these species occur in the western Gulf, and
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For the past 24 years, countless volunteers band together in February to search the Texas coastline for abandoned crab traps. The abandoned traps can foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, and create unsightly views. In addition, lost or abandoned fishing
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This year marks more than 30 years since one of the most celebrated catches in Texas saltwater fishing history, the day Jim Wallace forever changed the way anglers viewed speckled trout in the Lone Star State. On February 6, 1996,
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Winter fishing around short rigs off the Texas and Louisiana coast is about stability. When bay temperatures drop and fronts cycle through, many game fish move just offshore to find consistent water temperatures and dependable structure. Short rigs in 20
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Few fish on the Texas coast are more overlooked than big black drum. They don’t draw crowds like oversized redfish or flashy pelagics, but the anglers who know them understand just how impressive these fish can be. Black drum pushing
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The Aransas Bay Complex is at its most honest in February. Cold fronts have thinned the crowds, water temperatures are at their seasonal low point, and fish behavior is no longer scattered or random. For anglers willing to slow down
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Winter speckled trout fishing is a patience game. As water temperatures drop, trout slow down, feed less aggressively, and become far more selective. This is when slow-sinking soft plastics, especially classic Corky-style baits, go from niche tools to essential cold-water
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Winter is one of the most overlooked but productive seasons for tuna fishing in the Texas Gulf. While many anglers focus on summer runs, experienced offshore crews know that colder months often bring less pressure, stable fish, and aggressive bites
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