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SW: Chetumal trip Sept. 5th-11th, 2026 – 4 open spots
Ron Mayfield is putting together another trip to Chetumal Bay – one of the last unexplored bay systems on the Yucatan Peninsula. The dates are Sept. 5th-11th, 2026
Chetumal Bay is south of Ascension Bay and Espritu Santo Bay and offers the same type of fly fishing opportunities – grand slams and even super slams in one day (bonefish, tarpon, permit and snook). This is a big tarpon fishery – the group has caught tarpon up to 140 lbs. Smaller tarpon in the 20-50 lb. are very prevalent.
To see the guide service, go to https://www.flyfishingchetumal.com/. Carlos Goyos is one of the best fly fishers and guides in the Yucatan and a member of the legendary Peninsula Flyfishing Club. He employs experienced guides that know the area very well.
Continue readingSW Outing: Padre Island National Seashore, October 9-11th, 2026, change of date
We had an outing conflict. This later date may also give us cooler weather, lower tides, and fewer vampires.
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: October 9-11th, 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.
Continue readingUpdate to POC outing, one bed left…
https://texasflyfishers.org/2026/04/21/sw-outing-port-oconner-june-11-14-2026/
From MFQ “May I ask one of you to send an email blast that we have one twin bed available for Friday-Sat? I need a confirmation by Wednesday morning as I need to start collecting from those who are staying. They can call or text me
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SW Outing: West bay, the lower end of Galveston island and around San Luis Pass, Saturday, 16th of May, 2029, at 7:00am (2026-05-16-0700)
We will fish the south end of West bay, the lower end of Galveston island and around San Luis Pass
Our launch spot will be the “San Luis Pass County Park” Boat Ramp Launch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b6zf7R86yWtSoXgB9
For the Yak guys, it a little more work to get over the south shoreline of West bay
Continue readingSave the date: SW Outing: 2025 Fly Fishing Redfish Rodeo, September 19th, 2026, planning stages
We are in the planning stages of this year’s event.
The date has been chosen and the work has begun.
Location, lodging, flyer, and MembeshipWorks are are in progress.
Here are the details from 2025:
SW Outing: Port O’conner, June 11-14, 2026
A long Weekend outing at my favorite fishing town and Hot spots.
I have rented a house on the back side POC 1509 Polks ave. It has room for 5
Port O’Conner I will head down Thursday and come back Sunday. LOTS OF ROOM TO PARK Truck & boat – 10 min POC fishing center
I am going to rent a house for 3 nights – Has 3 queens and two singles, FIRST COME on beds – price per head $150/head RAIN or SHINE
Included 3 nights – 3 cold breakfasts and 3 dinner- No drinks or lunch’s
I also will look for a central rendezvous spot for lunch.
Fishing is a lot of fun and a Million places to fish and best of all CLEAR water!!
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Updated: SW Outing: Christmas Bay – Boat & Yaks, April 11th 2026
Updated the sign-up link.
SW Outing: Christmas Bay – Boat & Yaks, April 11th 2026
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 |
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SW Outing: Bayou Vista/Green Lake, March 21st, 2026
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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