Saltwater Fishing

Person in a hat showing off a large fish.
March 2026 Issue

A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre

How much fish can you eat? A wildly productive weekend includes crab, shrimp, redfish and more.

Story by Judson Vail
Man wade fishing in Baffin Bay
March 04, 2026

He Was a Man on a Mission for Wade Fishing

Rudy "Plugger" Grigar shepherded Texas wade fishing into the modern era with flair.

Story by Larry Bozka
Fisherman holding Spanish mackerel next to fishing kayak on beach
October 2025 Issue

Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating

YouTube channel was a launching pad for Gulf angler.

Story by Chris Castro
A large group of stock-pond fingerlings in a net
July 2024 Issue

Billionth Fingerling to be Stocked into Texas Gulf Waters This Summer

Texas marks a milestone in marine fish stocking.

Story by Sofia Tyreman
Aerial shot of kayak in Laguna Madre
April 2024 Issue

100-Mile Laguna Madre Is a Biodiversity Haven on Texas Coast

Remote, shallow and salty Laguna Madre offers good times and conservation opportunities.

By Whitney Bishop
Woman fishing for speckled seatrout
April 2021 Issue

Spotted Seatrout Are Plentiful, Great Sport and Delicious

The saltwater fish is a popular catch in Texas bays.

Story by John Jefferson
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