Editorial

So Long Dear Friend

Dear friend and longtime contributor to Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, Billy Sandifer, passed away March 30, 2018. I doubt anybody...

Are Galveston Anglers Ready?

The Galveston Bay Complex is truly an amazing body of water. Galveston Bay has always been the most biologically productive...

March Already?

Seems that March is upon us very suddenly this year. When I was a kid a had an old hand-me-down...

Another Near Miss

New Year’s Day had been cold but still above freezing until 6:00 PM when freezing rain began to accumulate in...

Here We Go Again!

Hello 2018! I trust everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas holiday as we set our sights on the dawning of what...

Make it an Outdoors Christmas!

December is upon us. Hunters and wintertime anglers are in their glory. This past weekend Pam and I hosted her...

Glorious November!

Every month brings opportunity to enjoy the great Texas outdoors in its own way but November presents a virtual cornucopia....

God Bless Texas!

Though I have no recollection, my mother says as a small boy I had an imaginary friend I called Harvey....

Great Coastal Adventure Lies Ahead!

Goodness – It’s been a long, hot summer. We have been toughing it out, though. Fishing often and doing quite...

Fishing’s Great – Don’t Let the Heat Discourage You!

August, scorcher that it is, is likely the only month when speckled trout are in danger of being bumped from...

GUIDES

Check out the hottest angler
locations, latest product
reviews and tips & tricks
from our pro guides
and contributors.

To learn more select a
coastal region below.

Gulf Coast Kitchen

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

Recipe of the month

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...

Upcoming

Reports & Forecasts: February 2026

Match the Hatch: Seasonal Variation in Red Drum Diet

Startling New ‘Death Ball Sponge’ Discovered