Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Canada Takes Gold in Inaugural PanAmerican Roosterfish Tournament

With all the excitement of a World Cup soccer match, 37 anglers from Canada, the United States, Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica descended on the Golfo Dulce for the first PanAmerican Roosterfish Tournament. The event was hosted by the PanAmerican Delegation, USA Angling, and FECOP, the Costa Rican representative in the PanAmerican Delegation. The inaugural event was held at Crocodile Bay Resort in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica.

The Leisure Connection, Houston’s newest lifestyle TV series, airs Episode 2 on Sailing Angels Heroes Recognition Cruise

Houston-based media company BIC Media Solutions, in association with film and video production company Provicom, has completed production on The Leisure Connection: Episode 2, a 30-minute television show that showcases the best in lifestyle experiences, locations, and events that you, your friends, and family can enjoy together.

Reef restoration projects aim to bolster Texas’ record-low oyster population

Oyster shells along the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. An oyster restoration project is underway in Matagorda Bay. Jerod Foster for The Nature Conservancy By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune November 14, 2018 With oyster populations in Texas at historic lows, The Nature Conservancy is launching two new reef restoration projects that look to appease commercial fishermen and environmentalists alike. Using funds from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, the group plans to develop 110 acres of reef in Galveston Bay and […]

Interview with Capt. Rex Hoyt of Texas Rattler™ in Rockport

We caught up with Capt. Rex Hoyt of Texas Rattler™ in Rockport to talk about his “world’s finest” rattling jigheads, spoons and soft plastics.

Interview by Kelly Groce

Fishmas Gift Guide

From stocking stuffers to luxury gifts, make their year with these coastal holiday ideas.

Galveston Flounder Run: A Quick Guide

A quick guide to the Galveston Flounder run. Where to find them, what to catch them and what to use.

Newly renovated Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar serves up the best in seafood

Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar is, and has always been, synonymous with the finest quality oysters, seafood, wine and spirits. A favorite among the NASA elite crowd, the eatery has been serving the entire Clear Lake community for 24 years.

The Galley: Warming Foods

Hot food may refer to temperature, like a warm bowl of chicken soup or an aromatic cup of hot chocolate. What’s more fun is to combine that hot with spicy heat, for a warmth from your mouth to your toes experience.

Galveston Bay: 2018 Past and Present

The Holiday season is here. Another year has come and gone and folks will begin making their plans for the holidays. If you enjoy the outdoors, fishing or hunting, this is prime time!

The Golden Croaker Disappearing Act

October and November are the prime months for this event and for many years Rollover Pass and other passageways into the Gulf of Mexico would be lined with anglers virtually shoulder to shoulder with their baits in the water during the big runs.

2018 Seabrook Saltwater Derby Results

The 9th Annual Seabrook Saltwater Derby took place on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Many nice fish made it to the scales, despite challenging conditions. Participants enjoyed cold beer, tacos and giveaways a-plenty at the weigh-in at CABO Clear Lake.

Fishing Cabo San Lucas

Blue marlin, wahoo and scenic Pacific views from one of the world’s hottest sportfishing destinations.