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Launch of our NEW Online Pro Shop

Exciting News from Bay Flats Lodge! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new online Pro Shop! Now, you can browse and shop our premium customized Bay Flats Lodge gear, apparel, and accessories from the comfort of your home – or anywhere else for that matter! Explore our full lineup to gear up for your next adventure on the water.

Fly Fishing Report: November 2024

Reported by Capt. Chris Martin . . .     November ushers in cooler temperatures, creating the perfect conditions for fly fishing in the Port O’Connor and Seadrift back lakes and the surrounding saltwater marshes. As the cooler weather sets in, fish are becoming more active, offering exciting opportunities for anglers to enjoy some productive days on the water.  

BFL Trip Giveaway + Wild Warrior Adventure (WWA)

Bay Flats Lodge x Wild Warrior Adventure Support our Warriors and win your OWN adventure! Bay Flats Lodge has donated a fly fishing trip that retails for $4,692.00, and which includes the following: – 2 Fly Anglers – 3 Days of Fully-Guided Fly Fishing – 3 Meals Per Day: Hot, sit down breakfast each morning before fishing. Boat lunch each

Fly Fishing Report: October 2024

Reported by Capt. Chris Martin . . .   As the fall season settles in, fly fishing conditions are changing across many popular bays and flats, offering anglers new challenges and opportunities. Cooler temperatures, calmer winds, and fluctuating tides all contribute to a unique fishing experience. October is a transition period, with fish adjusting to dropping water temperatures, moving into

Your Complete Guide To Duck & Waterfowl Migration Patterns In Texas

The Texas Coast is the last stop of the duck migration for birds in the Central Flyway. After a long season, these birds make their way to the coast in search of food, and lots of it. The salt marsh can provide excellent hunting for those looking for a unique experience. But when do the birds arrive, and what species

Texas Duck Species: Your Complete Waterfowl Guide

Texas is rich in duck hunting culture. Resting at the south end of the Central Flyway, birds inevitably make their way to Texas. With habitats ranging from dry fields to flooded rice farms and coastal salt marshes, there is no shortage of habitat and hunting options. These varied habitats attract a rich diversity of duck species. From divers to puddle

Redfish Roulette

Chasing luck on the Texas Coast by Jacob Sotak of hookswain.com   Fly fishing has a way of stripping you down to your core. I’ve spent countless hours with a fly rod in my hand, chasing fish that always seem just out of reach. And in the process, I’ve had to redefine what it means to succeed. The truth is,

Enter the Burlebo and Bay Flats Summer Giveaway!!

The redfish are tailing and the humidity is rising, there is no better way to beat the heat in Texas than on the flats of the Gulf Coast. Enter below for your chance to win!!

Your Local’s Guide To Fly Fishing Texas

The Local’s Perspective The Texas fly fishing scene is one of the most unique in the country. The sheer size of Texas means that it has one of the most diverse landscapes of all the southern and western states. Name another state you could be casting five weights to trophy rainbow and brown trout one day and being poled across

Fly Fishing For Redfish In Texas: Tips, Season, Guides & More

Texas Redfish Fly Fishing Few saltwater fisheries can truly offer year-round fishing opportunities. Weather and fish behavior are the major factors that affect success on a trip to the flats. Fly fishing for Texas redfish means that no matter what season, regardless of conditions, there are always feeding fish accessible to fly anglers. This is what makes the Gulf Coast