Everett Johnson

Everett Johnson

Ah Yes, November!

November is here and we have more going on in the Texas outdoors than you can literally shake a graphite...

Celebrating the Change of Seasons

Few things stir the interest of outdoors enthusiasts like the change of seasons. Spring is remarkable in many ways but...

The Power of Hands-On Conservation Efforts

During my travels along the Texas coast I am constantly reminded that our estuarine resources are shrinking. Oh, the bays...

August Will Be Hot But Don’t Let That Hold You Back

Seems like we couldn’t wait for summer and here we are entering the final full month. Temperature records have been...

Celebrating Independence Day…and July Fishing

Before getting into fishing I want to say a few words about Independence Day. My dad was a USMC veteran....

Hooray for June!

The first thing that pops in my mind as June rolls around is the incredible fishing opportunities available to Texas...

Oyster Management: A Conservation Quandary

I have mentioned in this column several times the plight of Texas oysters. Unlike finfish and other species, the task...

April sure got here quick!

Bay waters are warming and the fish are becoming more active, feeding for longer periods when weather and tides are...

TPWD Commission Adopts New Trout Regulations

Biggest news item along the Texas coast this month is the new speckled trout regulations. During their regular session on...

February’s Fishing Opportunity

Air and water temperatures vary widely during February due to the frequency and strength of frontal passages but there is...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Hot & Crunchy Speckled Trout with Mango Jalapeño Aioli

My friends Brandon Benton and Mary Anne Gunn shared this recipe with me. It’s got a little coastal kick and...

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Texas Snook: The Lone Star State’s Hidden Gamefish

Mid-Summer Snapshot of Galveston Bay

Better Data for Better Management: Anglers Can Help Improve the Red Snapper Fishery