Saltwater Fishing

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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October 2014 Issue

Game Wardens Thwart Illegal Long-Line Fishing in the Gulf

Environmental pirates are poaching Texas waters.

Story by Mike Cox
Sandy shore of the Gulf coast with a grassy patch
July 2011 Issue

America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf

We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.

Story by Larry McKinney
Walter Fondren III in a cowboy hat, glasses and flannel shirt
March 2011 Issue

Walter Fondren lll: A Legion of Legacies

From football to fishing, coastal conservationist Walter Fondren III always went the extra yard.

Story by Larry Bozka
An angler checks the readings on his boat's fish finder screen
January 2007 Issue

Technology for the Electronic Angler

Technology can greatly enhance the fishing experience — but only if you read the manual.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Red Drum with lure in fresh water
August 2006 Issue

Catch Ocean-Loving Red Drum in Fresh Water at Texas Cooling Lakes

A typically saltwater fish provides some of the best freshwater fishing in the state.

By Larry D. Hodge
Fishing Pier at Inks Lake State Park
June 2006 Issue

Fishing Hot Spots in Texas State Parks

Angling in Texas State Parks is fun, free, and you don’t need a fishing license.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Man wade fishing in Baffin Bay
June 2004 Issue

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
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