Cobia

If you're hunting cobia near Bay City, Texas, you're in for a treat. This area offers access to the Gulf of Mexico and the mouth of the Colorado River, creating a dynamic environment where cobia thrive, especially during their spring and fall migrations. These fish follow schools of baitfish, so paying attention to what the birds are doing can be a huge advantage. Look for concentrations of menhaden or mullet – cobia won't be far behind. Focus your efforts around nearshore structures like buoys, platforms, and weed lines. Live bait like crabs or eels are irresistible, but artificials like bucktail jigs with trailers can also be effective. A local tip: try fishing the channel edges near the Colorado River mouth during outgoing tides; the current concentrates bait and attracts cobia. Be mindful of the water clarity; cobia prefer clearer water, so adjust your presentation accordingly.