Our Favorite Saltwater Fish

Just as we have different tastes, Renita and I both rate the Saltwater Sheepshead as our favorite fish to eat! Close behind it is the Black Drum, followed by Speckled trout, and finally Redfish. There are many fish that are better, Flounder and Pompano are two, but we rarely catch them. Right now, the Sheepshead are moving into the bays for spawning and are very catchable. If you have never caught a sheepshead, think of a freshwater bluegill that may weigh up to eight pounds and be a length up to twenty-three inches. The fish in Texas must be fifteen inches to keep, and a measuring stick is a must! Our favorite ways to cook them includes beer batter and baked Parmesan Crusted Fillets. We also like to grill them on a half shell, (after filleting them leave the skin on). The grilled half shell works good for redfish. Finally, there are other fish we sometimes enjoy, Gaff Topped Catfish is one and Spanish Mackerel are both great when grilled or smoked. Also add Black Tipped, Bonnethead, and Atlantic Shark to the list, but we rarely catch them. (I am limiting myself to Texas Saltwater fish). Feel free to add your favorite in the comments. Clear skies ps and of course they are best when freshly caught, cleaned, and cooked