Saltwater Outings
Saltwater Outing announcements and discussions pertaining to the planning and preparation of outings. Look here for sign up information, boat assignments and the latest pre-outing information. Look to the Saltwater Forum for trip reports etc.
Bolivar Marshes, April 2-5, 2020

There is a REASON that the fishing on this trip has always been good to OUTSTANDING. it's because I always pick a weekend with excellent tides, and this weekend is no different. Most of us will launch from the Stingaree Marina and fish within a 1 to 2 mile radius.
Jacks in the Surf; Nov 8-10, 2019
Padre Island National Seashore 2019-Nov 8-10. Spotting jacks in the surf and casting to them. Stay in a hotel the night before. You take care of your own lodging.
Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot an hour before sunrise. We want to be at MM 20 by sunrise. 4WD or a ride is needed. 8-12 wt rod required
2019-09, Padre Island Jetty Group Report

There were several species of fish caught including numerous skipjack up to 24”, small jack crevalle, a handful of speckled trout, redfish, and flounder - Mostly small. Also, one 20” snook was caught from the jetty.
Report on the Annual Magoo Fly Fishing Tournament – July 20, 2019

There were 2 of us that made the trip to the Valley to fish the Magoo tournament. The contest was for only for a select few species, redfish, snook, trout, and ladyfish. Our team, the Texas FlyFIshers, on a Snook On A Hook boat, covered a lot of water, but for us catching was slow.
Brown and Root Flats – Aug 10, 2019
Brown and Root Flats, Aransas Pass / Rockport, Tx
Saturday morning, we will launch from the beach into Brown & Root flats for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in Aransas Pass. Cars/non 4x4’s can easily make it to the launch site. Usually we launch the kayaks at the water’s edge. About 4:00 pm, return to your vehicle.
Port Mansfield Trip – June 9-13, 2019
Port Mansfield: This is a four night, 3 full days of fishing out of Port Mansfield. We have a waterfront condo for four....two queen beds in two bedrooms, full kitchen, 2 bath, pool, and boatslip. Cost is appx $337 each. (assuming four people).
Fishing out of two (2) boats. Grass and sand flats, or jetties thru East Cut.
Chandeleur Islands – May 12-15, 2019 Trip Report out

This is a 2.5 day trip to the Chandeleur Islands with DMJ Charters. Minimum 10/maximum 12 people. The trip is: Spend Sun night (May 12) on the "mother ship. Depart for Chandeleur Islands and fish on Mon, Tues, then Wed till 10am. Return to shore by 3pm Wed, May 15.
Texas FlyFishing Padre Island National Seashore 2019 Surf Fishing Trip, 2019-09-13

TFF PINS 2019-09-13 through 2019-09-15. We will take four-wheel drive vehicles down Padre Island National Seashore during the anchovy migration, and target blitzing schools of ladyfish, jacks, redfish, and tarpon.
• When the club did this trip in September, 2006, 14 anglers hooked 8 tarpon. Countless large ladyfish were brought to hand, as well as some big jack crevalle.
• In 2014, there were 7 anglers. Ladyfish and jacks were the most caught species. Whiting also brought to hand. We saw redfish, but didn’t hook up.
• In 2016, there were 10 anglers. Ladyfish and jacks were the most caught species. Whiting, redfish, bluefish, spanish mackerel, trout were also brought to hand. One shark hooked, but not landed.
CANCELLED: Matagorda Bay – 3 Mile Lake area (June 15, 2019)

Kayak fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and sheephead. If you do not have a kayak, wading in the lakes can be very productive at times. 4X4’s are usually a must for beach driving and crossing into the cut. Once you get off the beach past the dunes, driving is usually okay.