Trip Initiator: Steve Spadoni
Expenses/Fees: Capt. Van's 2026 rate is $70.00 per kayak - Settle up directly with Capt Van - Parking at Clarks is $50 for the weekend.
Trip Description:
This is a weekend campout on the beach at Rahal Bayou on the west end of Pringle Lake. The location is on the bay side of Matagorda Island, a bit west of the Matagorda Island park.
We will depart Thursday, February 5th, from Clark's Marina, returning from Rahal Bayou on Sunday, February 8th. Attendees must be a current PACK member, dues and waiver complete.
Note that this is a 4 day/3 night trip.
This trip is limited to 12 fishermen, and spots will be assigned on a first-requested, first-served basis. This means it’s based on who asks to be on which run, not who arrives at the boat ramp first.
With the expectation of 12 fishermen, there will be 2 boats on the first run and 2 on the second. In the past, the number of boats scheduled by Van didn’t always work out as planned, so the Trip Leader will have the final say on who goes when.
If you're on the first trip out, you'll also be on the first run back unless you trade spots with someone else on a different run.
The Trip Leader will be the only one communicating with Van regarding trip times and logistics to reduce confusion. If any issues or concerns come up during the trip, please bring them to the Trip Leader so we can work together to decide how to handle them.
How to Sign Up: If you want to go, login, and Click on the [Enroll for this Event?] tab at the top of the page to automatically have your name added to the list.
How to Get There: We will depart from Clark's Marina on 7th Street in Port O'Connor.
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What to Pack/Bring:
See Standard PACK List for items to consider for any PACK outing
Important items:
- VHF Radio for communication and emergency contact
- First Aid Kit
- Lunch, Water, snacks
- Kayak Drift Sock
- Anchor and/or Stake-Out Stick
- Foul Weather Gear
REQUIRED READING: Recommended guidelines for participates:
- Make sure trip leader or an officer has your emergency contact
- Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
- If inexperienced, then buddy up. Make sure the trip leader knows your experience level
- Communicate with the trip leader, if you are unsure of your skill level required
- Member dues are current
- Guests are invited to particpate
- Have performed deep water entries
- Carry a first aid kit
- Have a life jacket
- Have a VHF radio
- Inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times
- Sign in and sign out at the launch site. Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place
Recommended for Trip Leaders:
- Insures proper authorizations
- Secure sites
- Prepare emergency preparedness plan
- Keep abreast of weather conditions that might effect the trip
- Point out any potential area hazards
- Maintain a head count
- Have available a first aid kit
- Have a VHF radio
Fishing Options: East, West, North
Guest Participants:
(We prefer for you to create a login account on this website so that you can have your name added to the auto register list below. If you don't have a registered login account on this website we can list your name here; please contact the trip leader to request your name to manually added. If you have a login account then use the enroll feature at the top of this page to become part of the auto enroll list below)
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How to Sign Up:
If you want to go, login, and click the link below to automatically have your name added to the list.
How to Get There:
Directions
MAPS / Photos of Interest:
How to Sign Up:
If you want to go, login, and click the link below to automatically have your name added to the list.
How to Get There:
MAPS / Photos of Interest: