Saltwater

South Texas Redfish with Bay Flats Lodge and J. Michelle Swope

Max Salzburg May 21, 2025

Join J. Michelle Swope at Bay Flats Lodge for 5 days of Guided Fishing in the Texas Marsh

Bay Flats Lodge offers guests a close-to-home, comfortable saltwater adventure on the Texas coast, with larger-than-life Texas hospitality you’ll feel the moment you arrive. Perfect for anglers of all experience levels, guests utilize shallow-water flats skiffs to sight-cast to large populations of tailing redfish in a stunning and wild marsh ecosystem. After a day on the water, guests unwind in comfortable accommodations, with a lively bar and restaurant area that’s complete with fire pits, warm Texas charm, and hearty, home-cooked meals.

Conveniently located near San Antonio Bay, Bay Flats Lodge provides access to over 30 miles of unspoiled flats, shorelines, and back lakes near Matagorda Island and the Guadalupe River Delta. With flexible stay options, reasonable rates, hunting add-ons, and easy flights into any of three Texas airports, it's an ideal destination for anyone looking to experience a unique saltwater venue with thrilling sight-fishing opportunities that’s available right in our own backyard.

Sage Experiences - Bay Flats Lodge, Texas
As a Sage Experiences Outfitter, Bay Flats Lodge eliminates the guessing game when it comes to preparing your tackle and instead provides its guests with onsite access at no extra charge to the ideal Sage and RIO outfits for the fish you're targeting. Even if you're the type of angler who likes to fish your own gear, rest assured that once you arrive, our premium set ups will be ready and waiting for you to demo onsite at any time during your stay.

Join J. Michelle Swope at Bay Flats Lodge

Dates: September 21 – 27, 2025

Itinerary:
September 21: Arrive Bay Flats Lodge
September 22 – 26: 5 days of guided fishing
September 27: Depart Bay Flats Lodge

Rate: $3,726 per person based on double occupancy for a 6 night/5 day package - 6 spots open

Included: Accommodations, meals and beverages, guided fishing, premium Sage and RIO Products tackle, flies, waders and boots, Texas hotel tax

Not Included: Airfare, transfers, alcohol, staff and fishing guide gratuities, fishing license, shotgun shells

About J. Michelle Swope

J. Michelle Swope has been fishing since she can remember, and started fly fishing at 7 yrs old. An experienced angler, she grew up fishing for Steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula. This soon morphed into fishing for other species, including tuna and dorado off of Baja, bonefish and sailfish in the Yucatán, and sea-run cutthroat in her backyard of South Puget Sound. She has over 25 years guiding experience and will fish for anything, with anything. J. Michelle combines her innate sense of curiosity and adventure with her deep love of fish and the waters they inhabit. Any trip with her will include conversations and examples of conservation efforts happening to improve habitat of the fish and the cultures that support them. When not fishing, she is either teaching fishing, fly tying, or planning her next adventure.

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Bay Flats Lodge, Texas

Bay Flats Lodge is located in the middle of the Texas coast near San Antonio Bay where they access over 30 miles of pristine largely undeveloped flats, shorelines, sloughs and back lakes surrounding Matagorda Island and the Guadalupe River Delta. For saltwater anglers of all skill levels this is a wonderful venue to practice your craft, improve your skills and experience a unique and productive saltwater ecosystem.

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