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Report: Saltwater Day trip, (boat or kayak) at Lavaca River near Lolita, 2026-01-18-0830 [Sunday morning, 18th of January, 2026, at 8:30]

"Puck" 4 Comments

All of us arrived just before 0830 hours. The weather was clear, but cool. Very little to no wind as we launched. We didn’t go very far, as one of the boats had motor issues.

13 small speckled trout landed between 2 boats and four people. Not exactly hot and heavy, but enough to keep up on the water until about 1400.

All the speckled trout were caught on a fly. The flies that worked were small, less that 2″ and shiny. Working them slow at the drop-off seemed to be the ticket.

The game warden was waiting at the launch, welcoming us back and asking about our success, or lack thereof.

While we were preparing to leave we talked to other anglers, and some of the live bait guys didn’t even get a bite.

I’m seriously considering going again soon.

FW Outing: John Scarborough Sunfish Spectacular, 2nd of May 2026

David D. 1 Comment

This is THE family friendly event of the year!

The May 2025 and 2026 JSSFS Trip Reports are available for viewing, see link2025 and link2026.

2026 JSSFS Trip Description:  

Join us for our 23nd annual fun family fishing event and lunch on Saturday, May 2nd, at Damon’s Seven Lakes (D7L). This is a little later in the year than previously. Hopefully the water and air temperature will be warmer, allowing the fish to feed more actively. If you want to camp you may come after 3 pm on Friday, May 1st. Fishing is mostly from the shore, but kickboat, canoe, and/or kayaking are quite successful. Members are encouraged to bring guests. These guests are how we spread the word, and it is always good to have friends on the water. To learn more about how the Texas Flyfishers of Houston (TFF) Club’s John Scarborough Sunfish Spectacular (JSSFS) event came about, please click this link for a video of Puck giving the explanation.

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Report: Last day of 2025, Lavaca River

Scott Fossum 1 Comment

3 TFF’ers fly fished the Lavaca River on Wednesday, 12/31/25.  The strategy was to catch fish post front when the weather settled.  We arrived to 37F weather dressed in down jackets.  When we departed, it was 67F.

Fishing conditions were very good, full sun and calm winds. The bite was very slow all day.  A handful of speckled trout were caught that would only make a Cajun proud.  

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SW OUTING: Dec 13, 2025 SW – Day Trip; West Bay, Galveston

Grant Farrelly 4 Comments

Event: SW Outing: Day Trip – Waterman’s Marina – West Bay, Galveston

Trip Lead: Jim Darby
Please contact Jim Darby for any questions and to sign up.
two81 9zero zero 3two87 or jpd@fish-texas dot com
Location:      Watermann Marina, 14302 Stewart Rd, Galveston , Texas 77554
Time:             Depart from marina at sunrise; return at 1pm  (then go out again if desired)

Trip Description: Day Trip; Boats and Kayaks

West Bay is a great early winter and winter spot; water clears up and has some great Fishing!  We will launch at sunrise at Watermann Marina. Boat $20 and Yak – $10.  My plan would be to come back about 1:00pm, I would invite everyone back to get a fishing report and have lunch. If you want to go back out feel free!

This location has several spots to fish for Yak and Boats – Galveston State Park- Dana Cove – Dalehite Cove – Eckart Bayou – Oak Bayou- Lake Como

If you want to rent a kayak – Galveston Kayak Outfitters Sean Rogers – 409 502 4481

Get this on your calendar now. More Details to come.