The waterways in the Coastal Bend can often get crowded, especially in Corpus Christi, where it seems like everyone has a boat. With the popularity of fishing in the area, it can be frustrating waiting to get onto the water at certain boat ramps. But kayak fishing allows you to bypass the ramps entirely, leaving more time for fishing. It also lets you get to places motorized boats can’t go. More
The Coastal Bend has a lot of fishing tournaments throughout the year, but August 18th and 19th features one that benefits a great cause. The 3rd Annual Reels for Heels Fishing Tournament is presented by AEP Texas and benefits Dress for Success Corpus Christi. Dress for Success helps disadvantaged women with workforce development and job training programs, as well as providing support, tools, and professional attire to help women enter or re-enter the workforce in a professional setting. More than 70% of the women they help are single mothers living at poverty levels, whose lives are transformed by the assistance they receive. More
One of the things that brings anglers to the Coastal Bend is the prevalence of redfish in the bays of the Gulf Coast. The draw of redfish is part for its excellent meat and part for the challenge of catching it. This stealthy fish makes its home in everything from grass flats to tidal lakes to passes leading to the Gulf, but once hooked, it puts up one heck of a fight! More
With the fishing culture so popular in the Coastal Bend, many businesses cater to anglers. Whether you’re looking for a boat launch, a fillet station, or a bait shop, you’re sure to find what you need from one of our local businesses located on the water. Here are a couple to check out. More
