Coastal Bend fishing tips
Practical guides for fishing the Texas coast: reading the water, picking a guide, family trips, seasons and safety.
Coastal Bend Fishing for Beginners: License, Gear, Spots and Safety
Everything a first-timer needs to fish the Texas Coastal Bend: the license, a simple bait setup, easy places to start and how to stay safe.
How to Read Wind and Tides Before a Coastal Bend Fishing Trip
How wind speed, wind direction and tide movement change the fishing in Coastal Bend bays, and how to use the Baycast conditions pages to plan a trip.
Fall Fishing on the Coastal Bend: Bull Reds, Flounder Run and Fronts
October through December is prime time on the Texas coast. Here's what bites, where to find it and the flounder closure dates to know.
How to Choose a Fishing Guide on the Texas Coast (and What It Costs)
What Coastal Bend fishing guides charge, the licenses they need, questions to ask before you book and what to bring on the boat.
Planning a Family Fishing Trip on the Coastal Bend
Kid-friendly fishing on the Texas coast: party boats, piers, short guided trips, what it costs and tips for keeping kids happy on the water.
Wade Fishing Safety on the Texas Coast
Stingrays, soft mud, lightning, fronts and drop-offs: how to wade fish the Coastal Bend flats safely, plus the gear that matters.