Seven anglers. Seven days. A Texas redfish odyssey.

HOSTED TRAVEL: BAY FLATS LODGE, JUNE 1-8, 2027

Along the pristine south Texas Gulf Coast lies a protected inshore fishery that literally bursts with life. Here, hoards of burly redfish — some up to 20 pounds or more — prowl the oyster beds and hidden mangrove channels for shrimp, crabs, and baitfish. For anglers, the emerald waters of San Antonio Bay and Matagorda Island offer spectacular sight-casting to cruising and tailing reds. From the casting platform on a skinny-water flats skiff, fly-casters will find themselves in a vast, salty paradise, where the fish are plentiful and opportunistic. Redfish are predators, and they'll willingly bust up under a well-cast popper or Gurgler — anything that "struggles" on the surface will very likely get a look. 

Late next spring — June 1-8, 2027 — we're hosting seven anglers for seven nights and six days of guided fly fishing for these unruly inshore game fish that will test any fly-caster's mettle. From the uber-comfortable confines of Bay Flats Lodge, we'll launch aboard flats skiffs and explore the wild waters of this rich ecosystem. In addition to redfish, anglers can target speckled trout, black drum, the wily sheepshead, and, on warm, calm mornings in the barrier island cuts, there's a chance to tie into truly big jack crevalle in the 40-pound range. This latter fishery is a bit of a wildcard, but we've planned our hosted trip around the ideal moonphase for these pelagic predators — if they're around, and you're willing to chase them, there's a chance we can make it happen. 

While the jacks will be a tempting quarry, they're hardly a "sure thing" for fly fishers. The adventure entails a lot of searching, rough inshore waters, and a bit of luck. But have no fear — the real reason we're hosting anglers out of Bay Flats Lodge is the incomparble Texas redfish. Considered by many southern inshore fly fishers to be the ideal fly-rod quarry on the flats, these aggressive predators will test any 8-weight fly rod, and they can be remarkably forgiving for new-to-the-salt anglers. The flats are massive, the June weather should be warm, but not yet sweltering, and the fishing should be excellent. 

Lest you think this is just another subtle coastal retreat, think again. Bay Flats Lodge is situated mere steps from the bay and within an easy drive of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Corpus Christi. The lodge is absolutely gorgeous, with thoughtful outdoor gathering areas, plush private accommodations in either lodge rooms or, for our group, an entire coastal home replete with indoor and outdoor gathering areas, thoughtfully decorated environs, spacious bathrooms, and total comfort. The lodge's meals are spectacular, and evening appetizers in the outdoor bar are to die for. This tasteful destination is a first-class retreat, replete with some of the best fly fishing for redfish in the United States. 

Interested in our redfish odyssey? Drop us a line, and we'll get your spot reserved on this fantastic adventure. Better yet, if you have a group of interested anglers, let us know, and we'll reserve one of the lodge's stunning coastal homes within an easy stroll of the dining room and all the amenities situated on the lodge property. We're offering both single- and double-occupancy rates for this trip, so if you want your privacy and willing to share a boat and a guide with another redfish enthusiast, we've got room for you. Here are the rates for our week in south Texas: 

 

Double occupancy (shared room/shared boat):

7 nights/6 days guided fishing: $5,911

Single occupancy (private room/shared boat): 

7 night/6 days guided fishing: $8,186

Partial week, double occupancy (shared room/shared boat):

4 nights/3 days guided fishing: $3,136

Partial week, single occupancy (private room/shared boat): 

4 nights/3 days guided fishing: $4,436

Partial week, double occupancy (shared room/shared boat)

3 nights/2 days guided fishing: $2,211

Partial week, single occupancy (private room/shared boat)

3 nights/2 days guided fishing: $3,186