Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Grouper ID Time

Texas is blessed with a great many grouper species offshore, in sufficient numbers to pursue on a year-round basis. Ideally...

State Water Kingfish

Boat-bashing whitecaps of early summer finally settle down in July, at some point, and that's when you see bay boats...

Salute to the Gar

In my youth I whaled away on many an alligator gar, since they were numerous and pests on the upper...

A Fishing Diet

As fishing summers continue to get hotter, we've been adapting to the increased heat using our own methods, a mix...

Cover the Bases with Jigs

Ever tried dancing a jig? Not on the famous dance floor at Madden's in Port O'Connor... but saltwater lures, lead-head...

Spring Break Confessions

Perched on the last rocks of the Port Mansfield jetty in March - the end of the road, so to...

Croaker Cravings

Coastal old-timers sometimes recall when the croaker was a respectable fish on the Texas coast. They were plentiful, much bigger...

Survival Bag in the Boat?

Fishing and boating has been characterized as a string of misadventures, broken up by occasional good trips. That doesnt apply...

Reel Common Sense

With the holiday season approaching like a runaway train, a great many fishing reels will be pondered over as gift...

A Profusion of Pompano

Pompano seem quite rare in Texas, where many anglers actually toss them back, convinced they've caught a small jack. Or...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Stuffed Flounder

Thank you, Barbara Stumfoll of Bernie’s Boats in Victoria, TX for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! Believe me, this...

Seatrout Almondine with Butter Lemon Caper Sauce

Frank Willis’ Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

Joe’s Redfish on the Half Shell with Curried Mango Grille Sauce

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Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine December 2025