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How to Plan Texas Coastal Fishing Trips Around Tidal Movements
IF THERE IS ONE FACTOR that can make or break a day on the Texas coast, it is tidal movement. Over the years I have talked with countless guides and accomplished anglers from Sabine Lake to South Padre Island, and one thing consistently rises to the top of every conversation: moving water catches fish. While weather, bait availability, water clarity and season all matter, tidal movement is often the trigger that turns a slow day into a memorable one...
More to Conservation Than Letting Fish Go
SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE fish swimming in Texas waters are also some of the most important to release properly. Bull redfish pushing forty inches in the surf, giant jack crevalle patrolling beachfront bait schools, and large sharks cruising nearshore waters represent the top end of the food chain. They are powerful, mature fish that have survived years—and in some cases decades—to reach trophy size. In many cases, these fish are also valuable breeders that help sustain future populations...