John Armor, director of National Marine Sanctuaries, with a strawberry grouper caught at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. This was part of a fishing trip for veterans and volunteers for Project Healing Waters.
Barrett Johnson with his West Bay 24-inch red, caught on an afternoon falling tide. The fish was caught using live piggy perch Friday while fishing with his grandfather Don Robinson.
Capt. Cody Kenney and first mate Donnie with their guest Victoria and their catch of a Texas Grand Slam last week. The fish were caught inshore while fishing on the Island Girl.
David Flood (center) with an 86-inch Atlantic Sailfish he caught Friday 28 miles off Galveston while fishing with Wave Dancer Charters. Also pictured are Capt. Taylor Borel (right) and deckhand Paul Fischer (left).
John Armor, director of National Marine Sanctuaries, with a strawberry grouper caught at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. This was part of a fishing trip for veterans and volunteers for Project Healing Waters.
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Volunteer Jason Farrar, from Project Healing Water Fly Fishing, casts his fly rod in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
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Capt. Mark Gonzalez and Trace Terry with Terry’s nice Mahi-Mahi also called Dorado caught off the Galveston beachfront.
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Jim Bevill caught this late season red snapper out of Freeport just before the close of red snapper season on Aug. 2.
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Barrett Johnson with his West Bay 24-inch red, caught on an afternoon falling tide. The fish was caught using live piggy perch Friday while fishing with his grandfather Don Robinson.
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Fox Christian, 3 caught his first redfish off the Bevill’s dock in Pirates Cove. Live shrimp was the bait. The fish was released.
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The Stephen Parents’ family with their catch from an offshore trip on Aqua Safari Charters Island Girl.
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Capt. Cody Kenney and first mate Donnie with their guest Victoria and their catch of a Texas Grand Slam last week. The fish were caught inshore while fishing on the Island Girl.
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David Flood (center) with an 86-inch Atlantic Sailfish he caught Friday 28 miles off Galveston while fishing with Wave Dancer Charters. Also pictured are Capt. Taylor Borel (right) and deckhand Paul Fischer (left).
A reader sent a note that pretty well describes the situation for many Galveston area anglers. In his note he said, “My fishing has come to a complete stand still — it is simply too hot!”
Yes the heat, even in the morning hours, is playing havoc with fishermen. However, night fishing has been much more comfortable and also productive.
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