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Fish were caught. Fun was had. Weather changed late Saturday afternoon,
7 anglers showed up early on Friday morning to get some fishing in before the anticipated weather change on Saturday afternoon.
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The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake is the southernmost trout fishery in the United States. Canyon Lake Dam was completed in 1964. Cold water released from the dam keeps the river cold enough to hold trout (they generally need water below 69 degrees) for about 8-10 miles. Since the 1970s the Guadalupe River Trout Unlmited (GRTU) chapter has stocked and focused on expanding the fishery. Each year the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and GRTU stock thousands of rainbow trout. Some survive the Texas summer heat and warming water, but most do not. The trout fishing season goes from about November-March, which is quite different from other parts of the country.
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Christmas Bay Ramp this is a great place, about 1.5 hr from Houston. As you can see a lot of place to fish and a great kayak spot.
If you have a skiff , you can launch it with the right tide. As we get closing to the date, I will give you more detail on fishing this area.
Best fished on In or Out bound tide
| Venue | TPWD Ramp -Christmas Bay |
| Address | 515 Amigo LaneFreeportTX77541,US |
| Starts | Sat Apr 11 2026, 7:30am CDT |
| Ends | Sat Apr 11 2026, 4:00pm CDT |
I’ve used this unit for years, and have finally upgraded.
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I’ve also added a silicone cover to the unit.
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Launch will be at either Louis’s Bait Camp or Harbor Walk Marina in Hitchcock — I’ll decide closer to the date based on conditions.
Fishing areas will include Highland Bayou, Jones Lake, Basford Bayou, Greens Lake, and the Highland Diversion Canal.
Plan is:
Launch at 6:30 AM
Meet up for lunch between 12:00–1:00 to regroup and decide the afternoon move.
I’ll plan to meet the yaks for lunch so we can picnic on my boat like we’ve done in the past
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We are half way to our number! Please remember all the volunteers and Instructions are donating there time to TFF.
Please sign up! It’s going to be a FUN day and you might improve your casting.
Its open to all Men & Woman TFF members!
Plus all proceeds going to TFF!!
TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
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Lavaca River Fishing Report
Water was clear green
Northern hit about 8 :45 am wind came up to 10 to 12 maybe a little more = Beautiful day
It cleared up and was 70 plus deg.
It a easy trip down and back – FM 616 boat Ramp was in good shape
My sonar showed fish up and down the water column , with most of the bigger ones on the bottom. the water was any where between 6 to 12 ft , with holes up to 20 ft
“Fly of the Day”- White & chartreuse Clouser , Gold KreeLex and White minnow. , with sink tip and Intermediate lines.
We ended up with 8 member coming down and fishing most of the morning. we have 3 boat and 2 kayak. Very slow and small undersize spec’s
Scott Fossum caught 7 specs all 14in
Glen, Puck & Vitali caught 3 or 4 specs, I don’t know if they were keeper
Michael & Gary = ?
Darby & Ben 1 spec and Redfish
Very beautiful river up stream from the bridge , we went a couple mile up the West fork.
Ben & I took off to explorer Redfish Bay and pole the Lee side /north side and came away with one nice slot Red.
When we do it next year ,let go in January! Plus you need to be able to anchor your vessel.
Guys,
I hope you all are doing well and getting on the water.
I have the week of May 17-24 booked at Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge and, unfortunately, will be unable to attend due to a family obligation.
As you may know, available weeks at ESB are rare as the lodge is booked up well in advance with very few spots available for the 2026 season.
ESB is a premier saltwater fishing destination on the Yucatan and boasts an abundance of Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, and Snook in a pristine wilderness environment. It is accessed by private air charter from Cancun to the lodge, which is included in the trip cost.
The lodge offers gourmet food and wine and is very well run by a dedicated staff. The skiffs have been refurbished, and now all have a leaning bars on the casting deck. The guides will meet you at the launch, which is a short drive from the lodge.
It’s a world-class fishery that offers a legitimate shot at a Super Grand Slam.
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Steve Edwards, Tom Strawther and I headed to the scenic Guadalupe River for a fly fishing trip Feb.10-13. It was our first trip together this year. We normally have a trip or two earlier in the season, but life’s events just kept getting in the way. We decided to stay in a cabin at Hideout on the Horseshoe rather than our usual tent camping. It rained quite a bit Tuesday night, which confirmed our decision. We enjoy camping. But, not in the rain and mud!
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Texas FlyFishers of Houston: 2026 PINS (Padre Island National Seashore), advance planning
Trip Description: We will take four-wheel drive vehicles down Padre Island National Seashore during the anchovy migration, (which we have missed the last 4 years) and target blitzing schools of ladyfish, jacks, redfish, and tarpon. We will beach camp Friday and Saturday nights, returning on Sunday.
When: September 18-20th, 2026
Where: Padre Island National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas
Start Time: 1100, Friday morning
End Time: Sunday, at noon, 2 days later
Meet at Malaquite about 11am on Friday to be prepared for a noon departure. Plan is to leave Malaquite around noon and run down” to “Big Shell”, and camp in that area.
A quick run to the jetties Saturday morning, move back to a camp spot between the 40 and 30 mile marker and then the next day, Sunday, fish on the way back. Showers at Malaquite, load for the return about 1400 and drive home.
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