Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Galveston Bay fishing after Harvey

Lots of questions are being asked about the effects of the recent flood waters on the Galveston Bay Complex.  Most of the questions are centered on whether the floods have a beneficial or detrimental impact on the eco-system and what we can expect in the way of fishing this fall.

By Capt. Joe Kent

Fishing with Capt. James Plaag

From trout to tarpon with Capt. Plaag, the 36 year master guide of Silver King Adventures

Interview by Brandon Rowan

Blueprint for the Great American Dream

It is a love story,  and a story of the American dream. Johnny Halili, a little boy in Albania, never dreamed he would become an oyster mogul in the U.S.

By K. Pica Kahn

Oyster Appetizers, Recipes and Wine Pairings

Oyster appetizers are multifold fun. They get the party started by whetting your appetite and teasing your tastebuds.

By Betha Merit

Fishing with Capt. Steve Hillman

Hillman Guide Service’s big trout buff on his early years and fishing favorites

Interview by Brandon Rowan

Youngster Lands Big Bull Dorado

Eleven-year-old Will McLemore of Houston landed this 67” dorado while fishing with Capt. Brett Holden and the crew of the Booby Trap out of Los Sueños, Costa Rica.

Fall into Great Galveston Fishing

After what feels like an eternal summer this year, I could not be more excited thinking about fall and cooler temperatures. There are so many great things that happen on the bays, and of course the cooler temperatures don’t hurt my feelings one bit.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Fishing Galveston Bay in September and October

What can we expect for September and October this year? Hopefully no more hurricanes and a little cooler weather would be a welcome change.

By Capt. David Dillman

Fishing with Capt. Bob Drisgill of Mangus II Charters

Interview by Kelly Groce

Captain Bob “Mangus” Drisgill is a guide out of Moses Lake fishing the Galveston Bay complex for over two decades now. Bob has led myself and teammates to two consecutive first place wins at the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Ladies Casting for Conservation fishing tournament. Winning these tournaments with Bob was a great experience, but having the honor to see his passion for fishing is the best reward. Bob has a contagious attitude and every fish caught is a special moment.

Harvey – A storm of biblical proportions

The magnitude of the storm was enormous. The world knows by now that Houston got swatted like a fly, even though the eye of the storm hit almost 200 miles south of Houston, at Rockport.

By George Dismukes

Misho’s Oyster Company

Misho Ivic, owner of Misho’s Oyster Company, one of the three largest oyster producers in Texas, didn’t start out in Texas or in the oyster business.

By K. Pica Kahn

Battle over oyster beds finally has a happy ending

A war over oysters? While it may sound like something Hollywood would dream up for a movie, dozens of Galveston Bay families and businesses found themselves caught up in the middle of it and worried they might lose their livelihood.

By Mary Alys Cherry