Tips from Texas Top Pros on how to efficiently find and catch fish in new areas and bay systems.
Story and Photography by Nate Skinner

The diversity of the Texas Coast is immense, and bay waters and estuaries vary dramatically according to their geographic location. Whether it is water depth, structure present, or the influence of freshwater, each bay system within the Lone Star State possesses certain characteristics that make it unique. This diversity provides anglers with tons of options, offering up challenging adventures to anyone willing to take their skills to the next level.
With the abundance of saltwater available on the Texas Coast, anglers limiting themselves to just one bay system are doing just that—limiting themselves. The technology available today makes it easier than ever for anglers to trailer their boat to different locales in search of new, different and productive opportunities. As springtime temperatures continue to heat up and fish become more aggressive there’s no better time to explore new unfamiliar waters than right now.
Targeting new waters creates challenging situations that take anglers out of their comfort zone. Traveling anglers will encounter scenarios and waters that are unlike those seen in their home fishing grounds. The challenge of trying to find and catch fish in a new environment is what makes learning new areas exciting. When things come together and fish are caught for the first time, the rewards are unbelievable.

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