Gulf Coast Vacations

You Don't Have to Be an Angler to Visit Grand Isle

Hiking and birdwatching on Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island.

04/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

#HarveyHmag

You Must See This Houston Man Catch a Fish in His House

Why go out looking for food when it can swim into your kitchen?

08/28/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Ice House

Is This the World’s Fanciest Gun Store?

Houston’s incredible Gordy & Sons Outfitters aims to become a national destination for hunting and fishing.

08/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Texas Beaches

The Gulf Coast's 6 Most Alluring Spots for Pier Fishing

Including three prime piers in Galveston, top dolphin-spotting, and where to go shark-fishing.

06/14/2017 By Catherine Matusow

Ice House

3 Events to Catch If You're Reel Serious About Fishing or Sailing

A boatload of sailorly fun is on the way to Houston this month.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Gulf Seafood Guide

Meet the Fleet: 6 Gulf Species You Should Know

According to our experts, these are some of the best local fish to bag at your favorite seafood market.

03/01/2016 By Alice Levitt Illustrations by Kyle Fewell

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: Onalaska

A picturesque peninsula on Lake Livingston offers a swift, simple retreat.

01/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hit the Road

Four Texas Coastal Getaways

That aren't (our beloved) Galveston

05/29/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Bayougraphy

Up From the Depths

After a devastating accident in Galveston Bay, a grieving daughter faces the ocean alone.

11/30/2014 By Natalie Harms

Catch of the Day

A Fisherman’s Map of Houstonia

Whether you’re a saltwater or freshwater fisherman, here’s where to get the big ones.

09/01/2014 By John Lomax

Hook, Line, and Sinker

Go Fish!

Whether you’re hitting the open water or the pier, here’s what you’ll need to reel ‘em in.

09/01/2014 By Peter Holley

Fish Tales

One Time, I Caught a Fish So Big...

What would a great outdoors issue be without a fish tale or two?

09/01/2014 By Jeff Balke

Money Pits

Should You Buy a Boat?

We can’t blame you for asking, so we asked an expert.

09/01/2014 By Peter Holley

Food, Glorious Food!

The Food Lovers Guide to Houston

The finest grocers, farmers markets, fruit stands, meat markets, charcutiers, seafood counters, bakers, cheese mongers, and every other monger in every corner of this great city.

03/03/2014 By Robb Walsh and Katharine Shilcutt

Gulf Seafood Conference

Talking Fish

Chefs and fishermen gather in Galveston to find new ways to market Gulf seafood.

09/24/2013 By Robb Walsh

Ice House

Food Porn for Fish

A Katy man invents a better fishing lure, and we beat a path to his door.

09/03/2013 By Peter Holley