Steve Hillman

Steve Hillman

Hump Day!

As we jumped out about thirty minutes before sunrise, I knew we’d be in for a long tough day with...

High Heat Solutions!

It’s June 26 and the surface water temperature in West Galveston Bay is 91°! Other parts of the bay are...

Rollin’ With the Changes…Relearning Fishing Areas

When we look at something every day we sometimes fail to notice subtle changes that others who have been absent...

The Spot

I recently fished a small tournament with my longtime buddy Jake White.  The tournament was a small event for a...

Changing Patterns & Changing Mentalities

Winter took forever to get here and seemed like it took even longer to get out of town.  This delay...

How to Turn Challenges into Success Stories

There are two months here along the Texas Coast that cause some folks to cringe every year when it comes...

When the Fog Clears

My Great Uncle BB navigated his way through a winding bayou in his 16-foot Montauk Boston Whaler. My cousin, Hugh,...

“Where’d Ya Catch ‘Em?”

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked that question I’d have enough money to fish for fun....

2021…Frozen In Our Memories

“Don’t let the door hit ya in the…butt!” That’s what I told 2020 on New Year’s last year but I’m...

The Three Months of December

As of the timing of this story water temperatures have been hovering in the middle- to upper-70s across Galveston bays....

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Isle of Matagorda Baked Flounder

This delightful creation comes from the kitchen of Brent Hart at Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor. Flounder is regarded as...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

Upcoming

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

Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine April 2026