August is not only a month that is hot; it’s a month that brings wonderful opportunities to catch redfish with artificial lures. By the time this article comes to print, some of the most awesome fishing for redfish will have already taken place. Typically, during the month of August and September, we will witness calmer […]

On July 23, a catfish tournament for local children at Minjares Farms in Port Lavaca. Children ages 5 to 17 competed to haul in the largest fish. Catching the biggest catfish were: Kayla Mendez (5-8-year-olds); Seth Moses (9-12-year-olds); and John Pina (13-17-year-olds). Catching the Most Fish were: 5-8-year-olds Carlos Martinez 9-12-year-olds Seth Moses 13-17-year-olds Jamie […]

Captain Chris Martin of Bay Flats Lodge in Seadrift was pleased to take part in the recent release of trout into the San Antonio Bay-Matagorda Bay complex. On July 8 and 13, Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Hatcheries released 288,925 trout fingerlings into the bay. Bay Flats Lodge guides have been volunteering guides and services […]

Despite heavy seas, the Lone Star Shootout, held June 21-26 in Port O’Connor, saw some of the toughest fishermen on the Gulf Coast turn in impressive results. 15 Blue Marlin, 6 White Marlin, and 5 Sailfish were released! The Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin divisions were also heavily contested. Release category winners: 1st Place: Brand Name […]

July 8 & 9 in Port O’Connor Offshore Awards: Kingfish Blue Diamond 13.89 lb. Ling Black Velvet 16.67 lb. Largest Fish Black Velvet 9.29 lb. Red Snapper Inshore Awards: Redfish: 1st Place Spanish Fly 8.90 lb. 27 9/16” 2nd Place Lolita Boy 8.79 lb. 28” 3rd Place Hawg Hunters 8.60 lb. 27 1/8” Trout: 1st […]