The Great Outdoors
Southeast Texas has more than a dozen lakes for the fisherman, skier, swimmer, or outdoor enthusiast. And three major river systems traverse Southeast Texas. In all, it makes us a wonderland of opportunities for the casual tourist or avid sports enthusiast. For more information, be sure to check out Visit Port Arthur website.
Hunting
Port Arthur’s location on the waterfowl flyway makes it a winter stop for migratory waterfowl. Hunting trips can be arranged during season for these various types of ducks and geese.
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Anahuac, TX
409-267-3337
McFaddin National
Wildlife Refuge
Sabine Pass, TX
409-971-2909
Flying Feathers Bird Hunting
Guide Hunting
409-296-2348
J. D. Murphree Wildlife
Management Area
Port Arthur, TX
409-736-2551
Golf
Babe Zaharias Memorial
Jimmy Johnson Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX
409-722-8286
Belle Oaks Golf Course
15075 Country Club Road
Port Arthur, TX
409-796-1311
Bayou Din Golf Course
8537 Labelle Rd
Beaumont, TX
409-796-1327
Port Groves Golf Course
5721 Monroe
Groves, TX
409-962-4030
Bird Watching
Bird watching is popular along the Texas Gulf Coast, and Sabine Woods is a world-class bird sanctuary located near the Gulf. It is a major migratory path and is a favorite seasonal haunt for serious bird watchers. The Triangle Bird Club hosts its annual Exotic Bird Expo & Fair at the Robert A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center.
Fishing
D & S Charters
Captain Doug Spooner
Port Arthur, TX
409-796-1750
Sabine Lake Guide Service
Captain Jerry Norris
Port Arthur, TX
409-718-8782 or 877-258-5288
Golden Hook Guide Service
Captain Eddie Hernandez
409-673-3100
Have Boat Will Travel
Guide Service
Captain Bill Watkins
409-673-9211 or 409-786-2018
Captain Randy’s Guide Service
Captain Randy Foreman
409-985-7619 or
409-719-6067
Sabine Lake Charter
Captain Ernie Eickenhorst
409-276-1786 or 409-728-0745
Colburn’s Sabine Connection
Captain Dickie Colburn
409-883-0723
Sabine Outdoors.com
Capt. Chris Phillips
409-719-7166
Coastal Outfitters
Guide Service
Captain Steve Davis
409-729-5316 or 409-460-1220
Reel Time Guide Service
Captain Richard Coulter
409-738-2155
Causeway Bait & Tackle
Pleasure Island
409-985-4811