On a calm day, when the boat ride is smooth and easy on Corpus Christi Bay, the wells are a high-percentage bet for trout. But that's another story for another day. The way this day was shaping up, we'd be lucky to fish the causeway. By 8 a.m., the wind had kicked up to 20 mph, clearing out the fog, mucking up the water and exposing overcast skies. These waters are teeming with oyster reefs, as is most of Nueces Bay, which makes it more difficult to navigate, particularly during low tide.
Most boaters steer clear of darkened water or linear shapes that appear muddy.
Most of these represent reefs. Fish like them. The lower unit of your outboard does not. Many reefs in Nueces Bay make ideal wading areas. However, some are much too soft to support most men.