Fisherman holding Spanish mackerel next to fishing kayak on beach

Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating

YouTube channel was a launching pad for Gulf angler.

Story by Chris Castro
Man rising from deep ocean water.

Spearfishing 60 Feet Down

Part fishing, part hunting. All exhilarating adventure.

Story and photos by Rushton Skinner
Overlook of Lake Meredith

There's Walleye in Texas? Yep.

Texas' fishing frontier is swimming in a Panhandle lake.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Woman fishing for speckled seatrout

Spotted Seatrout Are Plentiful, Great Sport and Delicious

The saltwater fish is a popular catch in Texas bays.

Story by John Jefferson
Fried fish on a plate with french fries, sauce and lemon wedges

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
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Recent in Saltwater Fishing

October 2025 issue

Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating

YouTube channel was a launching pad for Gulf angler.

Story by Chris Castro
July 2024 issue

Billionth Fingerling to be Stocked into Texas Gulf Waters This Summer

Texas marks a milestone in marine fish stocking.

Story by Sofia Tyreman
April 2024 issue

100-Mile Laguna Madre Is a Biodiversity Haven on Texas Coast

Remote, shallow and salty Laguna Madre offers good times and conservation opportunities.

By Whitney Bishop
April 2021 issue

Spotted Seatrout Are Plentiful, Great Sport and Delicious

The saltwater fish is a popular catch in Texas bays.

Story by John Jefferson
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Recent in Freshwater Fishing

August/September 2025 issue

Prosthesis Keeps A Big Bass Swimming

Thanks to some 'East Texas engineering,' the catch of ShareLunker 655 came with a comeback story.

Story by Marissa Ferguson
June 2025 issue

Juglining Is a Simple but Effective Technique for Catching Catfish

Try preparing your hearty catch by poaching it in a delicate, creamy sauce.

Story by Cory Byrnes
May 2025 issue

There's Walleye in Texas? Yep.

Texas' fishing frontier is swimming in a Panhandle lake.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
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
March 2025 issue

Bassmaster Classic Comes to Texas for Fourth Time

"Super Bowl of Sportfishing" to be held at Lake Ray Roberts in March.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
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Recent in Fly Fishing

October 2024 issue

Singer Calder Allen Finds His River Retreat

Rising singer/songwriter finds balance between his love of music and fly fishing.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
July 2024 issue

Fly-Fishing for Gar Heats Up in Summer

When fishing for other species slows down, it's time to target gar.

Story by Cory Byrnes
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Recent in Bass Fishing

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
March 2025 issue

Building a Bass Lake

TPWD team gets a rare chance to help design North Texas reservoirs with fishing in mind.

Story by Russell A. Graves
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
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