Gulf Coast Mariner Magazine

Texas Snook with Capt. Brian Barrera

BY KELLY GROCE

South Padre Island is home to not only some of the best pastor tacos, but also the only fishable population of snook in the Lone Star State.

Winter Wahoo

BY KELLY GROCE

I was lucky enough to tag along with Team Pay Czech as they went searching for wahoo out of Freeport Marina for the 2019 Winter Wahoo Championship.

JetSurfing Comes to Clear Lake

Jordan Davlin and JetSurf Houston will be hosting the first motosurf race in Texas on April 13-14 during the Grand Opening Weekend, starting April 11 at Endeavour Marina in Seabrook.

Coastal Artist Jake Jones

Naples artist Jake Jones transforms old surfboards and fish mounts into oceanic works of art.

Texas City Pride: David Fremont of Boyd’s One Stop

David Fremont of Boyd’s One Stop, and Admin of the popular Texas City Dike Fishing Group talks history, Texas City fishing and Boyd’s big plans for the future.

Interview by Brandon Rowan

Spring Bass Fishing

The high tides and strong winds of spring can create some real challenging conditions on the bay and in the marsh. Tired of fighting the wind? Look inland and hit the lake or local pond for some of the best bass fishing of the year.

By Brandon Rowan

Upper Texas Coast Spring Fishing

Watching tides, winds and planning accordingly this spring can put you in the midst of schools of fish hungrily feasting on the upper coast.

By Capt. Steve Soule

Flippers Coastal Seafood

Flippers Coastal Seafood: Good food made with love!

By Xander Thomas

Fresh Seafood Lettuce Wrap Recipes

Two colorful seafood lettuce wrap recipes which will intrigue your palate and delight your family or guests.

By Betha Merit King

Galveston Bay Spring Fishing Outlook 2019

For Galveston spring fishing this year, I will personally concentrate my effort in East Galveston Bay.

By Capt. David Dillman

Kayak Fishing: A Plastic Boat?

Kayak fishing has seen tremendous growth the last five years.

By Dustin Nichols

Boat and fishing gear checklist

Spring presents an opportunity to prep your boat and fishing gear to help ensure a trouble free time on the water during the best months for fishing that lie ahead.

By Capt. Joe Kent