Follet’s Island, Texas. The Texas Coast offers a multitude of beach fishing destinations. Follet’s Island and Surfside Beach, is another great example of that. Follet’s island lies just across the San Luis Pass toll bridge from Galveston Island and extends for approximately 15 miles southwest to the small coastal community of Surfside Texas. Nearly the … Read more
Galveston Island Texas is a 27-mile-long barrier island that lies about 50 miles southeast of Houston Texas. A hugely popular vacation destination being so close to one of the targets Metro areas in the country. It’s not without good reason. There are so many attractions and activities available, literally something for everyone. Plenty of Hotels, … Read more
Matagorda Beach Texas is a 22-mile stretch of sand and shell located approximately 100 miles south of Houston where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Less popular, and much less developed than Galveston and Padre islands, Matagorda Beach offers some great surf fishing opportunities. If you’re new to surf fishing, or not sure … Read more
You’re thinking of taking the family down to the beach for a little vacation and want to try a some surf fishing while you’re there. Beach fishing can be a lot of fun, exciting and productive. You never know what might grab your line. We’ve covered the basics of Surf fishing in earlier posts, in … Read more
The weather was great with green water to the beach. Time for another Padre Island National Seashore adventure of fishing padre island! Destination, Fishing Padre Island In Texas we are blessed to have 367 miles of coast line along the Gulf of Mexico. Including several beautiful stretches of beach with public access. All of which … Read more
INTRODUCTION TO FISHING FROM THE BEACH What is it about the beach? Maybe it’s the sound of the waves, the cool sea breeze, the warm sun, the sand between your toes. Their seems to be something primal about the beach, something ingrained in our DNA that draws us back to mother ocean. Oh yeah, and … Read more
Welcome to “The Beach Angler”. A site for everything about fishing the beach and surf and everything Outdoors. MY STORY My name is Rex, and for the past 50 plus years, I have been running the beach. Everything from surfing the waves, driving, camping and yes, fishing for all that will pull on your line. … Read more
