Fishing
Picture this: a light, humid breeze ripples across the surface of the water. Soft clouds slowly move across the sky and shine brightly as you stand on the front of a flats skiff. The sun is at your back. You can see every detail of the shallow flat for hundreds of yards. The silence is deafening. No other boat or
The Texas coast offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. From large seagrass beds to wide-open sand flats, there are miles of water to explore while looking for redfish. Different flies and tactics require different situations and being prepared is crucial. Adapting your setup according to the situation will make all the difference when staring down your eight weight at
The redfish are tailing and the ducks are flying!! Wings and tails, feathers and fins, and rods and guns! We’ve teamed up with some awesome brands to offer a huge prize package. One lucky winner will take home the ‘Grand Prize Cast and Blast Package’ worth over $9,000 in gear and an all-inclusive fishing and hunting package for 2 at
February is typically one of the colder months of the year along the Texas coast, and is probably one of the times in the year when there’s much less of a swing in temperatures over that of late fall or early spring – it’s simply cold most of the time. This often means fairly common conditions from day to
Fly Fishing Special: Don’t miss out on this amazing 2-for-1 sale at the premier fly fishing lodge on the Texas coast. When you book a February, 2024, fly fishing trip for yourself, you can bring a second fly angler with you for free. 3-For-2 February Wade Fishing & Bay Fishing Special Join us at Bay Flats Lodge in
We are hesitant about letting you in on the secret, but we have found that nothing beats fly fishing the Texas coast. If you need proof, the water is crystal clear year-round, which makes for incredible sight fishing, diverse bait is abundant, and you have redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum, and jack populations – which will all eat a
Let’s talk about Speckled Seatrout. Also known as speckled trout, or specks, these fish are a staple in the Gulf region, and there is no better place to chase them than the Texas Coast. In addition, if you’re looking to catch a giant, the coves, islands, and estuaries around San Antonio Bay are the best places to go. This article
Written by: Capt. Dylan Murley Reading the Water When you’re fishing in clear, shallow water, the fish will be a little easier to find. I tend to stick to flies in natural colors like tan and white. In dirty water conditions, I’ll throw darker colors such as brown, black and purple. When it’s shallow and clear your polarized glasses
Types of Fishing There are a number of different types of fishing that people enjoy every day, somewhere. Some folks fly fish many of the great rivers in our country for some of the greatest trout fishing one can find. Others have fun trolling many of the deeper lakes of the nation for northern pike and walleye. But when
It may not seem like the weather is cooling down anytime soon here in Texas (for context, on August 25th, 2023, summer is still in full swing). This won’t stop us from obsessing over the fall tides and the start of waterfowl season here on the Texas Coast. My favorite time about the upcoming season is the start of the
Welcome to Bay Flats Lodge, where the thrill of the outdoors meets the comfort of a home away from home. Nestled in the heart of the bay, our lodge offers a unique blend of adventure and tranquility that is sure to captivate both seasoned outdoorsmen and novices alike. From the thrill of bay fishing to the serenity of fly fishing,
Bay Flats Lodge knows quality, and Sight Cast offers some of the best when it comes to salt water fishing. Steven and Alan, two brothers who found a passion for fly fishing, decided to turn that passion into something more. That is how Sight Cast was born. Steven gives an in depth look into the backstory and how far they’ve
The Skiff Wanderer Visits Bay Flats Lodge Bay Flats Lodge was pleased to host Peter, the man behind Skiff Wanderer, on his latest adventure chasing redfish in Seadrift, Texas. He was able to document his time there, capturing the essence of a hidden jewel in the heart of Texas. Upon arriving at the lodge, Peter was immediately struck by its
It’s time to get your feet wet and your lines tight! We are teaming up with Burlebo this summer to give away a fishing package at Bay Flats Lodge and a gift card to Burlebo to get outfitted head to toe! You can enter below for your chance to win. The giveaway runs from July 8th to July 31st, 2024.
A Father and Son Fishing Adventure to Remember at Bay Flats Lodge If you still have reservations on booking your next fishing adventure with Bay Flats, read this testimonial directly from a very satisfied customer on a previous stay with his son. These memories will last a lifetime! This is from BFL customer Parker Carroll on April 16, 2023: Captain