Eric Ozolins

Eric Ozolins

The Elusive Dusky

Having spent roughly half my life on the sand of Padre Island, events and developments continue to surprise me. My...

Change Is Coming

South Texas shark anglers are enjoying an exceptional year, some say the best they’ve ever seen. While our shark fisheries...

Looking Around the Corner

Prior to the major flooding in South Texas that occurred in mid-June in the wake of nearly fifteen-inches of rain,...

Sharking Euphoria

It has been a long time since surf fishing has been stellar along the full length of the Texas coast....

Two Weeks of Heaven and Hell

Perhaps one of the greatest advantages Texas surf anglers enjoy over counterparts on other coasts is that we get so...

The Padre of Padre Island

Texas beaches can be a tough place for fishermen, some places tougher than others. Padre Island National Seashore is perhaps...

The Real Scallops of the Sea

The glare of the early morning sun reflects from the rolling surf as the salty aroma of the sea, borne...

Expanding the Imagination

Relentless, bone-chilling, and frustrating accurately describe the wrath the 2017-2018 winter has wreaked on surf fishing. At its peak impact,...

A Red Winter

Within a four-month span during 2017, the Coastal Bend region endured both a catastrophic hurricane and a snow storm. As...

Winter Rock Hopping

A life of dangerous shark fishing solidifies your soul into a salty crystal of adrenaline and late-season fish frenzies are...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys

Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...

Julio’s Tortilla Chip Crusted Fish Fillets with Sweet Corn Medley

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Stepped Up Stock Enhancement, Conservative Management, and A Whole Lotta Lettin’ ‘Em Go!

Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine April 2026