Experience Laguna Madre Fly Fishing with Fly Fish Rockport
The Laguna Madre is a long, shallow lagoon along the western coast of Texas. In total it runs approximately 130 miles. The Upper Laguna Madre begins just to the south of Corpus Christi, Texas and continues to the Mexican border to the South. It is protected, in its entirety, by Padre Island, the natural barrier island and the Padre Island National Seashore. Located just a short trip from our headquarters in nearby Rockport, Texas, the Upper Laguna Madre and surrounding waters are some of our favorites to fish. This area includes the waters just South of Corpus Christ, Baffin Bay, The Land Cut and the world famous Nine Mile Hole.
An angler seeking various species, abundant fish, and an opportunity to fish a multitude of saltwater flats, is certain to enjoy a great time fly fishing the Upper Laguna Madre. Superb fishing is just a quick ride in a boat from the marinas located in Corpus Christi. All year, abundant numbers of redfish, flounder, sheepshead, sea trout (speckled trout, specs), black drum, and other species can be found in these waters. For those fly fishing Laguna Madre during the warm times of year, there may be the possibility of jack crevalle (jacks), a tarpon, kingfish, or cobia.
Our Laguna Madre fly fishing guides are committed to helping you have the best experience possible. This includes the opportunity to access one of the pristine flats in a poling skiff, or perhaps you would like to try for a tarpon off of one of the jetties. Anglers are also welcome to seek out tailing redfish from a personal SUP or kayak in the incredible Baffin Bay.
No matter what adventure you seek, call us or email today and we will help make it happen!
What Makes this Experience Distinct?
Fishing a Texas flat is often considered an experience that can challenge any angler’s skills. You have a unique opportunity to spot fish cruising and feeding in the shallow, flawless water. An angler then can actually see the fish respond when the angler (hopefully) casts a fly that is taken by a flighty redfish. These fish are robust and feisty; because the water clarity is so great, they can also see what is going on around them. This makes it essential that the angler and skiff are quiet and stealthy. Many compare this type of fishing to hunting for this very reason. Stalking a spooky redfish is an exciting, engaging, and heart pounding experience!
An angler who comes to fly fish Laguna Madre with the ability to cast 30-40 feet accurately and reliably, with varied wind, limited false casts, lengthy leader, and a heavy fly will be rewarded with numerous quality chances to catch great fish. However, that in no way indicates that fishing the Texas flats is just for experienced anglers. Beginners and experts alike will all have a superb time testing their skills and learning new ones! The Upper Laguna Madre fly fishing guides are excellent teachers and will patiently help ensure all levels of anglers become more proficient and have some great chances at fish by the conclusion of their trip.
Who is Fly Fish Rockport?
Fly Fish Rockport is perfectly poised to offer any angler the adventure they seek. Whether looking for multiple boats to serve a large group, or seeking a chance to test your technical skills fishing for tailing redfish from a micro skiff, Fly Fish Rockport only employs the best guides who will help you find the adventure you seek. Although Rockport, Texas is home to Fly Fish Rockport, our guides successfully take anglers out to fish a large variety of water, along the Texas Coastal Bend. Seadrift, Upper Laguna Madre, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, beautiful Corpus Christy, and Port O’Conner are all areas that our guides access to ensure our anglers have an excellent trip. With abundant, year round populations of speckled trout, redfish, and many other species, there is no waters that we would rather fish.
The knowledgeable and professional Fly Fish Rockport Captains/Guides are seasoned anglers with ample of experience guiding. They are excited and eager to teach anglers of any ability and can assist in casting instruction, deciding which rods and reels are best for a day fishing the saltwater flats, or ensuring you have the best flies. No matter your needs, our guides will make sure your needs are met.
A Typical Day Out with Us
Your Upper Laguna Madre guide studies the water levels, current fishing, and weather leading up to the day of your trip to select the best place and time to meet. This will all be communicated to you, and although your guide will carefully consider all of these factors in making the decision, they will be happy to meet any scheduling requirements that you may have, as well. When you arrive at the agreed upon location, which generally is a nearby marina, your Captain will have their skiff at the dock, ready to take you out for a great day on the water.
Anglers fly fishing Upper Laguana Madre with Fly Fish Rockport can bring their personal gear, if they choose, but, your guide will also have everything you need on board. Your Laguna Madre fishing guide will assist you in selecting the fly de jure and setting up the rod with the appropriate tippet and leaders. You are encouraged to supply food or beverages that you would like for your time on the water; a cooler with ample ice and cold water is provided to store these in. In addition, for those wishing to enjoy some alcoholic beverages while fishing, they are allowed to bring them, and store them in the cooler, however they MUST be provided by the client.
Our overarching goal is that each person receives the best day imaginable when fly fishing the Upper Laguna Madre. A half day includes four to five hours, and a full length day is approximately eight to nine hours on the water. Of course, because the weather can be unpredictable, an exception may occur if there is foul weather or conditions that could be dangerous. Our Laguna Madre fishing guides are the finest and will ensure each angler gains the most benefits possible from their time with them. You can expect to learn new skills, learn about the methods they use, and be exposed to some superb fishing!
Here at Fly Fish Rockport, we are very excited to have you on the boat, please contact us today so we can provide you with a great trip fly fishing the Upper Laguna Madre, Texas.