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June 2024 Issue

With Eye on the Future, TPWD Builds Fish Habitat Before New Lake Is Filled

Underwater structures will benefit fish at Lake Ralph Hall.

By Kirk McDonnell
As the sun rises, dozens of fishing boats prepare to launch on Lake Fork in search of largemouth bass
October 2024 Issue

Study Unlocks the Secret Lives of Largemouth Bass

TPWD Findings Offer Clues to Help Anglers Anticipate Bass Movements.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Large bass swimming in the water.
March 2025 Issue

ShareLunker Program Uses Science to Create Bigger, Better Bass

Decades of genetic data help build an ever-growing big-bass family tree.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Fried fish on a plate with french fries, sauce and lemon wedges
March 2025 Issue

You Don't Always Need to Catch-and-Release Your Bass. You Can Eat Them

Largemouth bass can make a tasty dinner.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Overlook of Lake Meredith
May 2025 Issue

There's Walleye in Texas? Yep.

Texas' fishing frontier is swimming in a Panhandle lake.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Purtis Creek pier lit up with people night fishing
June 2022 Issue

Lighted Pier Enables Night Angling at Purtis Creek State Park

Catfish and crappie are plentiful — take them home for a tasty meal.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
foggy lake with trees in the background
March 2024 Issue

Fishing for Bass Without a Boat

Texas anglers can find success fishing for largemouths from the bank or a kayak.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
woman fishing from a blue kayak with her paddle across her lap
March 2023 Issue

Leased River Access Sites Open Opportunities to Fish and Paddle

TPWD works with landowners to offer access along the Colorado, Brazos and more.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Person in a kayak casting their rod.
March 2022 Issue

Fishing the White Bass Run on the Neches River

A newcomer to Texas joins his family for the spawning migration anglers wait all year for.

Story and photos by Kirk McDonnell
September 08, 2026

ShareLunker Season: Texas' Biggest Bass Are Biting

Anglers landed 23 largemouth over 13 pounds last season, the best winter run since 1995.

Story by Kirk McDonnell