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The View: January 2026 Premium

Unless we get an arctic clipper barreling down from the north, expect more mild temperatures and solid catches in January....

The View: December 2025 Premium

I hope we need a winter coat in December. The chill gets big trout going and prompts new ducks to...

The View: November 2025

I say this every year, but there is no better month for the outdoors in Matagorda than November. Duck hunting...

The View: October 2025

October is probably the most opportune month to catch just about every species you might want to target. It’s hard...

The View: August 2025

Many days in August we pray for wind. Sure, it's hot, but if you leave the dock a little earlier...

The View: July 2025

It has been a great summer thus far. Optimism for our fishery continues to run high, validated by our catches...

The View: June 2025

June is probably my all-time favorite month to fish. Everyone is so excited to be on the water and smiles...

The View: May 2025

Matagorda anglers are always trying to get in the middle of East Matagorda Bay in five feet of water because...

The View: April 2025

Winter fishing in the Matagorda Bays was great this year. The first quarter of 2025 especially gave up many days...

The View: March 2025

Punxsutawney Phil says winter will run through March. I don’t buy it. I saw the first green buds on branches...

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Shrimp and Crab Pot Pie Premium

Serves 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 bell pepper, seeded and diced (about...

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

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