Author: Capt. Chris Martin

  • Gone Fishin’ from Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    IN THE NEWS AT BAY FLATS LODGE A big “THANK YOU” to the Austin Chapter of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) for showing you care about our bay systems and the marine habitat – your donation is appreciated by many! The Building Conservation Trust (BCT) and the Texas Coastal Conservation association (CCA-Texas) have a strong…

  • Hot Choices at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    THE GUIDE REPORT SUNDAY – June 17th Capt. Billy Freudensprung – We haven’t been able to get out on the water much at all this week due to all the rain we’ve had, so Father’s Day was the last time I wet a line! I had a nice morning trip with the guys from the…

  • What To Expect at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    June 18, 2018 THE GUIDE REPORT THURSDAY – June 14th Capt. Jeremy McClelland– Caught some solid trout today with the Donnie J. party. Things were hot out on the water today, but everyone cooled off a bit once the bite turned on. We’ve caught some nice fish lately, and we look forward for things to…

  • Wade Fishing in June at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    June 14, 2018 THE GUIDE REPORT MONDAY – June 11th Capt. ‘Lil John Wyatt – Today we were tossing live croaker at them, and it turned out becoming somewhat of a slower day for the bite. The day had a good ending, however, as the trout that we did manage to bring to the boat…

  • Enlightenment Enough at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    THE GUIDE REPORT THURSDAY – June 7th Capt. Steve Boldt – This was a fabulous day on the water. My long time BFL guests not only caught their limit of trout, but one of them also managed a Texas slam (trout, redfish, & flounder), as well. To put the icing on the cake, they ended…

  • Fun in the Sun at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHT THE GUIDE REPORT THURSDAY – May 31st Capt. Stephen Boriskie – Today was Day #2 for the Dave S. group, and it was a day that was all about patience. It paid off, however, with a near limit of trout for three coworkers on a Bay Flats Lodge getaway – beautiful day…

  • This Week at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    IN THE NEWS AT BAY FLATS LODGE The month of May has been another record setting month at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina. The generosity of our customers continues to amaze us! This month, Bay Flats Lodge customers donated $1766.33 to the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), and we’re happy to match their gift. These…

  • Warm Water Equals Hot Action at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    WARM WATER EQUALS HOT ACTION MONDAY – May 7th Capt. Billy Freudensprung – Finished the weekend on a good note with several solid trout being caught, with an immeasurable amount of fun catching hefty reds thrown in the mix. Today I had an opportunity to wade fish with a husband and wife party who finished…

  • A Look Into May at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

      A Look Into May May is here, and coastal anglers can count on air temperatures reaching into the 80’s and 90’s as we progress through this month and into the next. Inshore water temperatures will also recognize a climb in May as we anticipate the warming of the climate to take area bay waters…

  • Bite Considerations San Antonio Bay

    Bite Considerations San Antonio Bay

    The past few days have been somewhat of a roller coaster for the trout and the redfish bite.  Our lodge guests have had to either grind it out all day for the trout without catching any reds, or have happened upon a strong redfish bite without a hint of speckled trout.  Oh, and then there…

  • Quick Early Morning Trout at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

    TUESDAY – April 24th Capt. ‘Lil John Wyatt – Skies were beautiful, and the wind wasn’t too bad at all (most of the time). Today fishing started out being extremely slow for us – couldn’t locate them right away. However, stuck it out and were finally rewarded with a box of trout by the days…

  • The Late Spring Pattern at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina

      Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina April 26, 2018 The Late Spring Pattern The past couple weeks have shown us two minor frontal passages that cooled things down more than anticipated. During cooler times, marine life activity slows to somewhat of a crawl. The metabolism of the game fish shifts into low gear and…