🎣 Fishing the Texas Redfish Series 2027 Stop #1?

Texas Redfish Series 2027 Stop #1 - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)

Tournament Game Plan

Texas Redfish Series 2027 Stop #1

Sabine, TX β€’ Jan 23, 2027

Calculating tide, solunar, species, and wind scores…

Every tournament day is different.

Tournament success starts with today's conditions β€” not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.

⬇️ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.

βœ… Best Starting Spot

Keith Lake Cut geo: 29.7109,-93.8459
Score: 100/100 — Approx. 1.6 nm from launch

Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures: drain, shoreline, channel | Best tide: outgoing | Species: redfish, trout, flounder

Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)

Notes:
Narrow, hard-running cut between Keith Lake and the bay/ICW system. One of the best flounder spots in the area; reds and trout also feed heavily on bait flushing through the cut on outgoing tides.

πŸ” Suggested Tournament Rotation

  1. Keith Lake Cut (geo = 29.7109,-93.8459)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Outgoing tide matches this spot’s preferred tide.
    • βœ“ Outgoing tide pulls bait through the drain.
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: redfish.
    • βœ“ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Score: 100/100 — ~ 1.6 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel | Best tide: outgoing | Species: redfish, trout, flounder
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
  2. Sabine Pass Finger Jetties & Bulkheads (geo = 29.7289,-93.8709)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: redfish.
    • βœ“ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Score: 93/100 — ~ 0.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, reef, channel | Best tide: either | Species: redfish, trout, flounder
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Weedless Spoon (Amazon)
    MirrOlure MirrOdine (Amazon)
  3. Bessie Heights Marsh (geo = 29.8239,-93.8429)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Outgoing tide matches this spot’s preferred tide.
    • βœ“ Outgoing tide pulls bait through the drain.
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: redfish.
    • βœ“ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Score: 82/100 — ~ 5.9 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline | Best tide: outgoing | Species: redfish, trout, flounder
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
  4. Sabine Causeway Bridge (Hwy 82) (geo = 29.7329,-93.8369)
    Why ranked here today:
    • βœ“ Good match for target species: redfish.
    • βœ“ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Score: 79/100 — ~ 1.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel | Best tide: either | Species: redfish, trout, flounder
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)

Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.

πŸ—Ί Rotation Map

πŸ“‹ Complete Spot Rankings

  1. Keith Lake Cut
    geo: 29.7109,-93.8459
    Score: 100/100 — ~ 1.6 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline, channel | Best tide: outgoing | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 29.7109, -93.8459
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Narrow, hard-running cut between Keith Lake and the bay/ICW system. One of the best flounder spots in the area; reds and trout also feed heavily on bait flushing through the cut on outgoing tides.
  2. Sabine Pass Finger Jetties & Bulkheads
    geo: 29.7289,-93.8709
    Score: 93/100 — ~ 0.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 29.7289, -93.8709
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Weedless Spoon (Amazon)
    MirrOlure MirrOdine (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Finger jetties, bulkheads, and riprap inside Sabine Pass provide abundant structure and current breaks. Excellent for slot reds and flounder; trout often hold along calmer, wind-protected sides on moving water.
  3. Bessie Heights Marsh
    geo: 29.8239,-93.8429
    Score: 82/100 — ~ 5.9 nm from launch
    Structures: drain, shoreline | Best tide: outgoing | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 29.8239, -93.8429
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Marsh pond and bayou complex west of Sabine Lake. Redfish feed along grass edges and drains; trout hold in slightly deeper bends; flounder stack in drain mouths on outgoing tides.
  4. Sabine Pass Jetties (Texas Side)
    geo: 29.7289,-93.8709
    Score: 79/100 — ~ 0.1 nm from launch
    Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 29.7289, -93.8709
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Weedless Spoon (Amazon)
    MirrOlure MirrOdine (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Rock jetties at the mouth of Sabine Pass with deep troughs and strong currents. Bull reds in fall, trout along rocks in green water, and big flounder during migration. Incoming for trout, outgoing for reds and flounder.
  5. Sabine Causeway Bridge (Hwy 82)
    geo: 29.7329,-93.8369
    Score: 79/100 — ~ 1.8 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 29.7329, -93.8369
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Bridge pylons and riprap provide shade, current breaks, and ambush structure. Trout suspend around pilings; reds work rocks and edges; flounder hold near the bottom transitions on moving tide.
  6. Keith Lake – West Pocket
    geo: 29.7159,-93.8509
    Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.3 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 29.7159, -93.8509
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Shallow flats and shoreline pocket in Keith Lake that stays protected in wind. Reds tail in skinny water; trout hold slightly deeper off the flats. Great small-boat and kayak water on higher incoming tides.
  7. Lighthouse Cove (East Sabine Lake)
    geo: 29.7439,-93.8369
    Score: 76/100 — ~ 2.0 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 29.7439, -93.8369
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    East-side Sabine shoreline and grass edges that typically hold clearer water. Trout school along drop-offs; reds cruise shoreline marsh openings, especially on higher incoming tides with bait present.
  8. ICW Shell Banks (South of Sabine Lake)
    geo: 29.7009,-93.8309
    Score: 73/100 — ~ 2.6 nm from launch
    Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 29.7009, -93.8309
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Weedless Spoon (Amazon)
    MirrOlure MirrOdine (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Shell humps and edges along the Intracoastal south of Sabine Lake. Trout stack on reef edges; reds patrol along channel breaks. Very good in cooler months and during strong tidal movement.
  9. Mesquite Point (North Sabine Lake)
    geo: 29.7609,-93.8109
    Score: 71/100 — ~ 3.7 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 29.7609, -93.8109
    Recommended lures:
    Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
    Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
    Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Mud/grass flats near Mesquite Point. Reds tail early along the shoreline and in shallow water; trout use soft mud and scattered grass, especially around cold fronts when they move shallow.

πŸŽ’ Gear for This Tournament Gameplan

These lures cover every recommended presentation in today’s plan:

🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook

πŸŒ™ Solunar Activity
Solunar loading...
πŸ’¨ Wind Information:
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table

Location: 29.7284, -93.8701

Date: 2027-01-23 — Lines in: 06:00–14:00

Tide Highs/Lows:

  • H 2:57 AM β€” 1.14 ft
  • L 10:50 AM β€” -1.03 ft
  • H 6:31 PM β€” 1.03 ft
  • L 11:05 PM β€” 0.54 ft

NOAA station: 8770570

Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.

Target species: redfish

Tide phase (auto): outgoing (station 8770570 Click for real time )

Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.

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