Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Back in the Trees

For years I scorned the black mangrove trees that have taken over the middle Texas coast, with the assumption that...

When to Cut and Run

Veteran fishermen have encountered this problem many times: when a storm appears on the horizon, when do you cut and...

Fishing Gulf Platforms

Over the years, I’ve tied up to more Gulf platforms than I care to remember. Mostly because I could stand...

Snarfling Snapper

Large schools of red snapper now wait offshore, ready to snarfle down any bait, whether real or artificial.However, the current...

Kingfish Arrive

This month is the real start of the summer offshore season, when big kingfish are prowling along the coast within...

Whatever Happened to Goliath Grouper?

Texas used to be known for catching monster “jewfish,” which today are called goliath grouper. The name changed only a...

Big Trout in May

We all realize the biggest trout, including state records, are generally caught in February and March. But for big trout,...

New Jon Boat

Buying a new boat is always cause for celebration, at least for a time. Recent years have shown a huge...

April Ling

When April finally arrives I always think of ling arriving off the Texas coast. As a teenager, our local hero...

Take a Kid Fishing

You never know what effect that first fishing trip will have on a youngster. Hopefully it won’t be a negative...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque

This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...

Prosciutto Flounder Rolls with Creamy Thyme Sauce

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine December 2025