Tag Archives: Port Mansfield

‘Triple AAA’ Of Water Rescues Boats

George and Lou Ann Strader own and operate 12 rescue boats that provide essential services for fishermen in the Lower Laguna Madre.

The bright blue waters of the Laguna Madre can look calm and relaxing and be just the place to get away from it all. Tranquility can turn into worry – and quickly – when something goes wrong with a fishing boat. It won’t start. The boat is running low on gas or is out completely. The vessel has drifted into being grounded on the bay’s soft and shallow waters. “You…

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Weekend Fishing in Port Mansfield

Red fish will be viewed during this weekend tournament.

The 45th annual Port Mansfield Fishing Tournament is this weekend, so head out to this fishing village about 20 miles east of Raymondville. More than 200 anglers are expected to participate in the two-day tourney raising funds for the local chamber of commerce. Registration is Thursday. Fishing takes place Friday and Saturday. The award ceremony is Sunday.  The tourney is the largest such contest here and the one which attracts most…

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