Event: East/West Matagorda Bay
Trip Lead: Jim Darby
281 900 3287
JPD@Fish-Texas.com
Trip Description: The weather changed and will not safely let us fish this weekend.
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.
Event: East/West Matagorda Bay
Trip Lead: Jim Darby
281 900 3287
JPD@Fish-Texas.com
Trip Description: We are going to Matagorda Nov 14- 16, 2025! Epic time to be in the East or West Matagorda bays system. We want both Boat and Yak’s, TFF will rent a house for Fri and Sat nights which will be 10 mins from Matagorda Harbor boat launch and 5 min from two Yak launch spots.
I have enlisted Ron Ridgeway of Matagorda Loops guiding services, to come by and give a “Casting to Redfish” and maybe some targeted HOT spots, both boat and Yak. Matagorda is an easy 1.5 hr. drive from West Houston!! This can either be a day outing or Overnight for the Weekend.
The housing cost for the two nights will be divided up between the 8 beds, on a first come first serve. Including food Friday dinner & Sat breakfast & dinners and bed, cost approx. – $130 to $150. /Person
This house is on the Colorado river, so night fishing is on the schedule & maybe ad in some Fly Tring and is well appointed for having a Great weekend with some best people on the TEXAS Coast.
Please let me know if you are interested in day or Overnight by Oct 15. Contact Jim Darby via mobile phone or email (both above) Plus, if you are new to Saltwater Fly fishing, let me know and I will get you with an experienced club member. If you want to go ALL IN, a couple of guys could always book Ron Ridgeway, to get an even greater induction into what “I Live and Breath!!!
MORE DETAILS TO COME.
The lodging is full, but feel free to join us on the water.
Event: Fence Lake, Rockport,Texas
Trip Description: Sight fish for Redfish and Speckled Trout in the clear shallow flats of Fence Lake. A kayak is required for this trip; boats are not an option. Kayaks are available for rental in Aransas Pass. We will be ferried over to Fence Lake aboard the Skimmer, which can carry up to 12 anglers, gear and kayaks. We will be dropped at the entrance to the lake at first light and will be picked up for the return trip to Fulton harbor around 3pm. We will hopefully organize a group dinner for Saturday evening (details to follow). If enough people are still in the area on Sunday morning, we can organize a kayak trip in Lighthouse Lakes/Brown and Root.
When: Saturday July 26th. Meet at Fulton Harbor at 5:30am. We will return around 3:00pm. Additional options to fish are available on Sunday July 27th for those still in the area.
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When: Aug 21, 2022
Where: Drum Bay / Swan Lake
Load Out: Swan Lake Boat Ramp: 809 Bay Ave, Freeport 77541
Start Time: Sun, Aug 21 6:20 am
Return Time: Sun, Aug 21 afternoon
Trip Leader: Taylor Guest and Michael Quiqley
Phone: (nine zero three) seven three eight – zero three one eight: Taylor Guest
e-mail: taylorguest (at) msn (dot) com
Sign up: CLICK HERE FOR EVITE
This is a day trip to Drum Bay and Swan Lake. This area is just a quick drive from Houston, and an even shorter drive from Galveston. Great for both boaters and kayaks, the habitat type in this area is condusive for reds, specks, and flounder. Come join us for a day on the water!
The sun will rise around 6:50 AM, so let’s meet at the launch around 6:20 AM. I’ll be there a little earlier if anyone wants to get an early start.
The Swan Lake Boat Ramp is the best ramp for boaters, but still offers quick marsh access for kayakers. The ramp is located at 809 Bay Ave, Freeport, TX 77541. There is another kayak-specific ramp just up the road, which has even closer marsh access. It is located at 29°00’45.0″N 95°13’05.3″W.
Boaters and kayakers can launch from either location.
Before we launch I’ll go over the layout of the area and point the boaters and kayakers in the right direction.
No overnight accommodations will be scheduled for this, but you’re welcome to head down the night before. There are plenty of hotels in the area.
Taylor Guest will be the outing leader (taylorguest@msn.com)
See you there, and tight lines!
When: Sept 9-10 July 22-23, 2022
Where: Fulton / Rockport, Texas – Cavasso Creek
Load Out: Cavasso Creek Launch
Start Time: Sat, Sept 10 July 23, 6:00 am
Return Time: Sat, Sept 10 July 23 afternoon
Trip Leader: Taylor Guest
Phone: (nine zero three) seven three eight – zero three one eight
e-mail: taylorguest (at) msn (dot) com
Sign up: Register for this outing on the Cavasso Creek Evite CLICK HERE FOR EVITE
This is an overnight trip to Cavasso Creek and the greater St. Charles Bay area. We will stay in Fulton, Rockport, or Holiday Beach at an AirBnB. Anyone arriving early on Friday is welcome to check into the AirBnB and fish. I don’t have the AirBnB picked out yet, but I’m going to try and get a spot with a dock and lights for some night fishing fun. The launch location will be the Cavasso Creek launch. This is a small launch and is only condusive for kayaks and smalls boats. Here’s the lat/long to the launch location (28°13’02.4″N 96°59’15.9″W).
Again, small boats and kayaks can launch from this location. If you have a larger boat and you would still like to come, there is a proper boat launch in Lamar (Goose Island State Park). The run is a bit further to get to the spot (about 7 miles), but it’s doable. There is also lots of fishable water between the Goose Island launch and Cavasso, if you’d like to explore on your own.
The sun will rise on the morning of July 23rd around 6:46 AM, so let’s meet at the launch around 6:00 AM. That way we can have a quick meeting and hit the water as the sun is rising.
Before we launch I’ll go over the layout of the area and point the boaters and kayakers in the right direction.
You have two opportunities to fish on this trip. Day 1 (Fri): Skimmer trip to Fence Lake; Day 2 (Sat) Kayak paddling in the Lighthouse Lake/B&R flats area
DAY 1 : (Downloadable File: 2022 SW Outing Fence Lake Day 1_)
When: Fri, June 10, 2022
Where: Fulton / Rockport, Texas – Kayak Fence Lake via the Skimmer
Load Out: Skimmer Dock, 215 North Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Start Time: Friday – 5:00 am – Meet up at the Skimmer Dock, Fulton, TX
Return Time: Friday – 4:00 pm – Return to Skimmer Dock
Trip Leader: Chris Sumers
Phone: (two eight one) six nine two – eight nine 62 – cell
e-mail: csumers (at) Comcast (dot) net
Description: Friday morning, we will be ferried to St. Joe’s Island aboard the M/V Skimmer for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in the Fence Lake area. The Skimmer can carry 12 fishermen and their kayaks. About 3:00 pm, the Skimmer will return to pick us up at the mouth of Fence Lake and take us back to the dock.
Important Note: Be sure and remove all items in and on your kayak prior to load out on the Skimmer and carry them on separately. It will make it easier to load and stack the kayaks on the mother ship.
Sign up: Register for this outing on the Fence Lake Outing Evite CLICK HERE FOR EVITE
Registration deadline is on or before 3:00 pm Sunday, June 5, 2022. Note: When you sign up for this outing, please specify if you plan to fish on Friday, Saturday or both days
Cost: Ferry Service aboard the M/V Skimmer will be $50.00 per person. Note: The rate based on a minimum of 10 people. If you need to rent a kayak, they are available through the Skimmer at $50.00 per day. You will need to reserve it in advance. Also, tips for the crew are appreciated but, not included in the ferry fee.
Directions:
Friday Morning: We will meet up at the Skimmer’s dock, located at the Fulton Harbor, directly behind Charlotte Plummer’s Seafood Restaurant, 202 N. Fulton Beach Road, Rockport, Texas at 5:30 am for loadout (sunrise is 7:26 am). As you come in to Fulton on HW35, Turn left on Cactus Street and go appx. ½ mile to Fulton Beach Road. Cross Fulton Beach Road and just behind the restaurant to the left is the Harbor and the Skimmer. This is where I’ll collect your filled out Waiver of Liability and your ferry fee. Once we have the kayaks and gear loaded, we’ll shove off.
About the area: Fence Lake is a relatively small and shallow bay (averaging about 1½-3 ft.) nestled along the western shore of St. Joe’s Island. This, combined with the grassy bottom keeps the water clear and should allow you the opportunity to sight cast to fish. The numerous fingers and creeks should provide ample opportunity to explore the area and enjoy a peaceful day of fishing. The fish should be transitioning to their fall patterns, trout will be along the transitions looking for a mouthful and, the red fish will be working the grass / shorelines feeding on shrimp, and crabs. Be sure and keep your eyes along the prop scars, the fish like to sneak along these.
Important items:
Recommended Equipment: 6-8 WT outfit with weight forward, floating line, tapered leader with a 10-12 lb. test tippet. Don’t forget extra leader material and tippet.
Recommended Flies: Shrimp patterns, Bead Eye Clouser Minnows and light colored grizzly Seaducers are the productive flies. Spoon flies, crab and Kwan style patterns also work well. Size 6 to 2. For surface flies, choose a pattern that will land softly, such as the Gartside Gurgler, a Dink or VIP popper. Note: There can be a lot of floating grass in Fence Lake, both on top and suspended under the water. You might want to add a weed guard to your flies. You can always snip it off.
Recommended guidelines for participants:
DAY 2 (Downloadable File: 2022 SW Outing Fence Lake Day 2)
When: Saturday, June 11, 2022
Where: Aransas Pass / Harbor Island, Texas – Lighthouse Lakes & B&R Flats
Load Out: Lighthouse Lakes or Brown & Root Flats Launch, Highway 361, Aransas Pass, Texas
Start: Saturday, 6/11/2022 – 5:30 am – Meet up at the HEB Parking Lot, Aransas Pass, TX
Return: Saturday, 6/11/2022 – 3:30 pm or earlier
Trip Leader: Chris Sumers
Phone: (two ate one) six nine two – eight nine 62 – Cell
e-mail: csumers (at) Comcast (dot) net
Description: Saturday morning, we will meet up at the Lighthouse Lakes Park, located off Hwy 361 (see map), at 5:30 am for check in.. At this point, you can take off to your fishing spot du jour, hopefully with a fishing buddy. At, or before 3:30 pm, check in with the trip leader, or alternate to inform them that you are off the water or, plan on fishing longer. Because of the locations of this trip, some members may opt to switch fishing areas. If you decide to make a move, text the team leader with the details.
Sign up: Register for this outing on the Fence Lake Outing Evite Click here for Evite or, sign up at the Texas FlyFisher’s May monthly meetings prior to the outing. Registration deadline is on or before 3:00 pm
Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Note: When you sign up for this outing, please specify if you plan
to fish on Friday, Saturday or both days.
Cost: There is no charge for this trip.
Directions:
Saturday, June 11, 2022 Morning: 1) We will meet up at the Lighthouse Lakes Park, located off Hwy 361 (see map), at 5:30 am for check in. From this point you can put in for Lighthouse Lakes or, cross the road to the B&R Flats Or,
2) You can go directly to your desired loadout spot but, if you do, please inform the outing lead or one of the other members on the outing as to your destination, the name and contact of your fishing partner and your fishing plan, such as general area, put in / load out spot and how long you plan to fish. If you change locations please leave a message, either text or voice message, with the Outing Leader.
About the area: These areas are a lot like Fence Lake, Friday’s fishing location. These areas are relatively shallow, averaging about 1½-3 ft. in most areas. This, combined with the grassy bottom keeps the water clear and should allow you the opportunity to sight cast to fish to cruising fish. The Lighthouse Lakes won’t require long casts but, you will need to keep an eye out for laid up fish on the edge of the channels and under the mangroves. This is a good spot to bring your handheld GPS along in case you happen to get turned around. B&R Flats is a wide open area with a number of guts and old duck blinds. Attractor patterns along with surface and spoon flies will work well but, you might want to consider adding a weed guard because there is a good chance you will encounter floating grass. Depending on the wind, velocity and direction, the water in South Bay can get a little dirty and, it can get shallow in a number of spots near the mangrove forest of Lighthouse Lakes. However, back in the SE corner of South Bay, the fishing can get interesting.
Important items for Both Days:
Recommended Equipment: 6-8 WT outfit with weight forward, floating line, tapered leader with a 10-12 lb. test tippet. Don’t forget extra leader material and tippet.
Recommended Flies: Shrimp patterns, Bead Eye Clouser Minnows and light colored grizzly Seaducers are the productive flies. Spoon flies, crab and Kwan style patterns also work well. Size 6 to 2. For surface flies, choose a pattern that will land softly, such as the Gartside Gurgler, a Dink or VIP popper. Note: There can be a lot of floating grass in Fence Lake, both on top and suspended under the water. You might want to add a weed guard to your flies. You can always snip it off.
Recommended guidelines for participants:
TFF Release of Liability Form: Downloadable File: RELEASE OF LIABILITY_01152020
When: Saturday, June 9, 2018
Where: Fulton / Rockport, Texas – Kayak Fence Lake via the Skimmer
Load Out: Skimmer Dock, 215 North Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, TX 78358
Start Time: Saturday – 5:00 am – Meet up at the Skimmer Dock, Fulton, TX
Return Time: Saturday – 4:00 pm – Return to Skimmer Dock
Description: Saturday morning, we will be ferried to St. Joe’s Island aboard the M/V Skimmer for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in the Fence Lake area. The
Skimmer can carry 12 fishermen and their kayaks. About 3:00 pm, the Skimmer
will return to pick us up at the mouth of Fence Lake and take us back to the dock.
Important Note: Be sure and remove all items in and on your kayak prior to
load out on the Skimmer and carry them on separately. It will make it easier to
load and stack the kayaks on the mother ship.
Texas FlyFishers, June 2018 Saltwater Outing
Fence Lake, Rockport, Texas
Saturday morning, we will be ferried to St. Joe’s Island aboard the M/V Skimmer for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in the Fence Lake area. About 3:00 pm, the Skimmer will return to pick us up at the mouth of Fence Lake and take us back to the dock.
How to sign up:
Texas FlyFishers, June 2017 Saltwater Outing
Fence Lake, Rockport, Texas
Saturday morning, we will be ferried to St. Joe’s Island aboard the M/V Skimmer for a day of skinny water kayak & wade fishing in the Fence Lake area. About 3:00 pm, the Skimmer will return to pick us up at the mouth of Fence Lake and take us back to the dock.
How to sign up: