I just got back from the Gulf, had red flags (high seas/winds) the whole time we were there... No fishing... had to spend all my time with the girls playing on the beach; and exploring the go cart tracks mini golf courses, and seafood eateries Even if you head to the coast 'just to fish', try to pick an area with a fun back up plan, I've had two trips go bust in the last four years on the gulf because of weather/wind.