September 18, 2026 Rockport Black Drum Half-Day Trip
Keith Blaies and one other angler joined me for a half-day morning fishing trip on September 18. We found a productive spot and were pulling in good-sized black drum before lightning cut our time there short.
Trip Details
Date: September 18, 2026
Trip: Half Day Trip (AM)
Group: Two adults
Reported catch: Black drum
Weather impact: Lightning shortened our stay at a productive fishing spot
What We Caught
Black drum were the highlight of the morning. Keith described the fish as good-sized and said we were pulling them in at one spot when lightning interrupted the action.
The black drum action had us working that spot until the weather changed our plans. Learn more about this species in our Rockport species guide.
Captain Blake's Notes
It's frustrating to leave a spot while fish are biting, but lightning changes the plan. We cut our stay at that spot short and put the weather ahead of the bite.
Fishing conditions can change quickly, even during a half-day trip. Keith's morning is a reminder that a good day on the water includes knowing when to move on from a productive spot.
Guest Feedback
Keith summed up the trip in his review: we had found an “awesome spot” and were pulling in “some good sized black drum” when lightning cut our stay short.
What This Means for Anglers
A promising bite does not always mean we can keep fishing the same spot. On this September trip, the group experienced good black drum action before lightning changed the plan.
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