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Fort Parker fishing pier at sunset
July 2015 Issue

Night Bassin’ 101: Bass Fishing's Dark Side

When the sun goes down, the fish come up.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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March 2013 Issue

Hot on Fishing: Try Warm Water 'Electric' Lakes

Power-generating lakes create warm water that's great for cold-weather outings.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Overlook of the fishing pier with the sky reflecting in the water
May 2004 Issue

Golden Alga: Killer Lurking in Texas Waters

TPWD biologists are fighting outbreaks of fish-killing golden alga in lakes and rivers.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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June 2006 Issue

Growing Fish Food: Establishing Native Plants in Reservoirs

Plants feed the microorganisms and insects that feed the baitfish that feed the big fish.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
A man standing on a boat holds up a big bass
February 2005 Issue

Angler Shares Secrets To Catching Three 13-Pound Bass

Richard McCarty knows his way around a fishing boat — and the best bass lake in the state.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Man wading in the water at a the Jasper State Fish Hatchery
February 2005 Issue

Creating a New Fish Hatchery in Jasper, Texas

The new hatchery will produce 4 million fish annually.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Large bass swimming in the water.
October 2005 Issue

Certify Your Fish Scale in Texas Before the Big Catch

It's not a record fish until a certified scale says so.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Red Drum with lure in fresh water
August 2006 Issue

Catch Ocean-Loving Red Drum in Fresh Water at Texas Cooling Lakes

A typically saltwater fish provides some of the best freshwater fishing in the state.

By Larry D. Hodge
Fishing Pier at Inks Lake State Park
June 2006 Issue

Fishing Hot Spots in Texas State Parks

Angling in Texas State Parks is fun, free, and you don’t need a fishing license.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
A large group of stock-pond fingerlings in a net
September 2006 Issue

Find Well-Stocked Texas Ponds Close to Home

Frequent stockings keep fishing hot in urban areas.

Story by Larry D. Hodge