Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Staying Afloat

Fishing has been described as a series of misadventures, with occasional days that turn out rightor something like that. You...

Artificial Reefs Badly Needed

It's no secret that Texas is woefully short of artificial reefs offshore, whether in blue water or within sight of...

Kayaking Offshore

Paddling a kayak offshore is a real trip, so to speak. There's a certain amount of satisfaction in paddling and...

Snapper Woes and a Dilemma

Options for this summer's short joke of a snapper season were still being hashed over at press time. At one...

Lightning Duck and Cover

Ever been startled by a nearby lightning strike? It's inevitable if you spend much time fishing in Texas, which ranks...

Stay Flexible

Our modus operandi for many years along the upper and middle coast has always been to see what the day...

When Boats were Small and Cheap

A potential boat buyer recently started an online discussion about whether a 22-foot center console is safe enough to fish...

Give Trout a Break

I’ve been watching the ongoing debate over TP&W’s proposal to cut the trout limit to five from Sargent south to...

Ling Month?

April has been “ling month” since we first headed offshore. It was ingrained into our young heads when local outdoor...

Black Drum Believers

Last year I finally realized black drum are a year-round fishery in Texas. Not just in February/March, when many anglers...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Easy Shrimp Mozambique

Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup water...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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Sight-Casting For Upper-Slot Trout

Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine June 2026