Private recreational anglers fishing in federal waters off the Texas coast will see a projected 82-day season starting June 1 under an agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is an increase of 40 days from last year’s red snapper season.

The agreement is a modified version of the Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application submitted to NMFS earlier this year, and will allow TPWD to establish the opening and closing of the red snapper fishery in federal waters off the Texas coast for private recreational anglers fishing from their own vessels in 2018 and 2019.

Based on current harvest quota estimates, TPWD projects an 82-day red snapper season in federal waters, while state waters (out to 9 nautical miles) are expected to remain open year-round. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged under the permit; 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters.

The 2017-2018 school year is about to come to an end. Graduation Day in Calhoun County is set for May 25. As is our custom, Dolphin Talk would be pleased to recognize all Seniors who will be achieving this important milestone.

Please send us your Senior photo, name, address, and parents’ names to be included in the Graduation issue. We would also like to know of your club/athletic participation and accomplishments while in school, plus any plans you have for your future.

Please email us at dolphin1@tisd.net with your photo and information. If you bring your photo to our office or mail it to us, we will copy it and return it to you. We plan to publish your photos and information in our June issue. Deadline for submissions is June 6th.

We would also like to acknowledge college or trade school graduates. Please let us hear from you. Thank you.

Joyce Rhyne, Editor
Dolphin Talk – PO Box 777 – Port O’Connor, TX 77982
2232 Monroe, Port O’Connor; 361-983-4667 dolphin1@tisd.net

Alby’s Seafood now open for business in Seadrift

Anthony Godinich took over the lease for the building located at the Seadrift Harbor. Anthony is the son of the founders of Alby’s Seafood in Fulton, Texas.

The building suffered major damage from Hurricane Harvey. The first time Anthony saw the building he saw the possibility of a successful business. He got his contact numbers and got started with the renovation. He also got help from the City of Seadrift as well as his own employees. After getting certified to buy oysters, his business began to take off. This all happened around Thanksgiving.

Anthony’s parents, Alby and June Godinich, opened the first Alby’s Seafood in 1983. Anthony joined them in 1989. Alby Godinich retired ten years ago, but still enjoys being at the business.

Alby’s Seafood is a wonderful asset to the City of Seadrift. Drive down when you can to the Seadrift Harbor and see for yourself this new addition of business to our area.

Alby’s building after Hurricane Harvey