The View from Matagorda

The View: January 2020

By now, many anglers have winterized their boats and tackle is tucked it in the corner of the closet, locked...

The View: December 2019

North winds, gray clouds, and low tides dominate December at Matagorda. But December fishing can be just as productive as...

The View: November 2019

There are not many places in Texas you can shoot a limit of ducks in the morning and catch of...

The View: October 2019

We never know when October will finally turn into October. It’s different every year. Some years warm, some years cool....

The View: September 2019

It has been a solid summer in Matagorda. Many calm days have allowed us to enjoy the bounty of the...

The View: August 2019

A slight switch in wind direction means everything to coastal Texans. Southeast wind normally brings a low barometer; and, falling...

The View: July 2019

It gets hot in July, but we beat the heat by leaving well before sunrise and returning to the shade...

The View: June 2019

I have said it before but I will say it again – I love June in Matagorda. “Southeast winds 5-10...

The View: May 2019

When prime aquatic real estate such as shoreline reefs become inundated with clean saltwater tides from the Gulf, species like...

The View: April 2019

I would love to tell you what kind of fishing April will bring. Truth is - I have no idea....

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