Our coastline is like a magician’s hat – you never know what you’ll pull out! Red drum and flounder are just two delicious fish you might catch when you surf or wade fish.
To wade fish you walk into the water, sliding your feet to better sneak up on your prey. Surf fishing is done from the shore. Check out these 5 tips to increase your near-shore luck:
Use natural baits like mullet or Gulf shrimp (never use non-Gulf shrimp as bait).
Wear polarized sunglasses to cut surface glare.
Use a variety of sinkers to hold your bait in place.
Cast your line near underwater structures like sandbars.
Fish while the tide is rising or falling for the best advantage.
You find more tips and an equipment list on the Texas Parks & Wildlife blog post, Wade in and Catch Fish. Try fishing along the shore this fall and winter, when you won’t have to contend with swimmers scaring off the fish.
Be aware that the daily bag limit on flounder drops to 2 fish from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, and they can be taken only by pole-and-line (no gigging) during the month of Nov. Check the Outdoor Annual for saltwater bag and length limits.
