12-year-old Robert with a nice trout
Capt. Stephen Boriskie, Bay Flats Lodge
Historically speaking, the month of June indicates that the fishing conditions shall probably begin to repeat themselves on an almost daily basis. We can undoubtedly expect to see definite alterations in the daily tides, and we can be most assured that we will experience distinct changes in wind direction, not to mention varying wind speeds. Additionally, June also marks a distinguishable time of the year for everyday rising water temperatures.
All of these variables undergoing sometimes multiple changes throughout the course of any one given day will make this month a difficult time for wading anglers to figure out what the fish will be doing. It will be hard for you to determine exactly what time of the day the fish will become active, and you will also become aware of the painful fact that just because you may have accomplished a good catch yesterday at any one particular location during one particular time of the day may not hold true for today’s outing – the fish may not always be there tomorrow.
Because of this month’s fluctuations, you’ll find it important to be out on the water as early in the morning as possible. The reasons for this are many, but one of the main ones is that you will probably always want to try to beat anyone else to your initial target spot. Doing so gives you an opportunity to stake your claim to your intended wading area early in the day, allowing for what may become much needed time to figure out a successful strategy for the remainder of the day.
In your approach to wading spots this month, you’ll need to attempt to locate shorelines and lake areas that contain plenty of trout-green water and an ample amount of visible bait activity in the immediate vicinity. And, if you happen to be a top water lure enthusiast, rig your your line with your favorite surface walker, as anglers have typically recognized substantial success on the surface by the time June rolls around. If you don’t happen to draw many strikes on top, begin experimenting in deeper water by working a sub-surface walker or a twitch-bait above open-water sand and grass beds.
As previously discussed, June can sometimes be a tough month for figuring out everything. However, relying on no one else but yourself to determine what works, and what doesn’t, makes this month even that much more enjoyable. Just remember to keep grindin’!
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Bay Flats Lodge Customers Giving Back
The month of May has been another record setting month at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina. The generosity of our customers continues to amaze us! This month, Bay Flats Lodge customers donated $1766.33 to the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), and we’re happy to match their gift. These funds are going directly to building and restoring fishing habitat on the central Texas coast. So, even if you haven’t been to Bay Flats and contributed personally, all of us who love the coastal area are beneficiaries of these thoughtful donations!
