Joe Richard

Joe Richard

Texas Tarpon Basics

November is the last month for catching Texas tarpon - at least for a while. There's still time to catch...

October Tarpon? Don’t Tell Anyone…

Texas tarpon love the huge drop in angler effort each October, and can be found rolling at the jetties, cruising...

Mackerel Mania

A Spanish mackerel blitz is something many dedicated coastal anglers have yet to encounter, so focused are they on their...

We Were Jetty Rats Once…and Young

Sticking a sow trout at the jetties this past June was like visiting an old friend. If you've ever spent...

When the Sun Beats Down Like Perdition

Ever wonder why desert dwellers cover up so much? It's because they know the sun can ruin you. They can't...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Maque Choux

Pronounced, “mock shoe.” This is an easy-to-make Cajun recipe that is sure to please with the blend of shrimp, heavy...

Jim Dennett’s “Slap Ya Mama” Baked Fillets

Potato Crusted Drum with Thyme Beurre Blanc

Sautéed Crab over Eggs Benedict

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies

Riding Out the Shift: From October’s High Tides to the Promise of Cold Fronts