The View from Matagorda

The View: September 2021

Light north winds in late summer means two things – the surf is flat and hunting season is upon us....

The View: August 2021

It’s an August morning and the flags are hanging limp at the bait camp; you are already sweating as you...

The View: July 2021

We pray for light north winds in July that drop temperatures a bit and flatten the surf. The attractive aspect...

The View: June 2021

As I have mentioned many times in this space over the past decade, June is probably my favorite fishing month...

The View: May 2021

We all like to catch fish; however, after the freeze there is that tad of doubt in the back of...

The View: April 2021

I am an optimist at heart. When bad things happen I look for remedies, possible positives and silver linings. I...

The View: March 2021

Sunshine and bent rods put a smile on most Texas angler’s faces. March in Matagorda brings us the unofficial start...

The View: February 2021

It can be tough sometimes to get anglers excited about fishing in February. Patience is not a virtue for most...

The View: January 2021

We made it. Put a smile on your face and adjust your attitude; 2021 is going to be a good...

The View: December 2020

The fishing pattern for December is different every year on Matagorda’s bays. That’s because the weather is different every year....

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