Fishing
Texas’ Oyster Farms Are a Tasty Niche in the State's Seafood Market
Oyster mariculture became legal in Texas in 2019; seven years later, oyster farms are thriving.
Spearfishing the San Marcos River for Invasive Catfish
Full-immersion fishing takes hold in a Texas river plagued by an unwanted species.
- Recipe: Snapper Ceviche With Watermelon Danielle Prewett
- If You Can’t Make the Federal Red Snapper Season, Fishing in State Waters Proves Productive Story by Anietra Hamper
- A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre Story by Judson Vail
Recipe: Rajas Poblanas Shrimp Tacos with Charred Corn Crema
These fresh and delicious tacos combine Texas seasonal staples of corn, chiles and shrimp.
Eating Seasonally and Locally Means Fresher, Tastier Food
Texas farmers harvest a bounty each year — so why is it so hard to eat locally?
Angling Educator Passes on a Passion For Fishing
Oscar Castillo introduces San Antonio youth to fishing through Fin Addict Anglers Foundation
Recent in Saltwater Fishing
Port Aransas Boasts Some of the State’s Best Fishing, Birding and Paddling
It's easy to get on "Island Time" in this top outdoor town.
Story by Dan Oko
If You Can’t Make the Federal Red Snapper Season, Fishing in State Waters Proves Productive
Hook, Line and Snapper
Story by Anietra Hamper
TPWD Hatchery Staff Are Raising Southern Flounder to Release Along the Gulf Coast
Hatcheries have boosted production to bolster wild stocks and support stability of the species.
Story by Erin Wunderlich
A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre
How much fish can you eat? A wildly productive weekend includes crab, shrimp, redfish and more.
Story by Judson Vail
Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating
YouTube channel was a launching pad for Gulf angler.
Story by Chris CastroRecent in Freshwater Fishing
Angling Educator Passes on a Passion For Fishing
Oscar Castillo introduces San Antonio youth to fishing through Fin Addict Anglers Foundation
Story by Louie Bond
Grilled Redfish on the ‘Half Shell’ by Hank Shaw
All you do is slap the fish on the grill and watch the magic happen. It's super, super easy.
By Hank Shaw
This Kid Teaches Other Kids How to Fish
Austin 12-year-old shares his passion for fishing through clinics at a neighborhood pond.
Story by Madelyn Perez
Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum
Texas fishing’s best-kept secret is half an hour from downtown San Antonio.
Story by Joseph Richards
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 FergusonRecent in Fly Fishing
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
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
Striped Bass Are Attracted to a Dam’s Strong Current
The outflow draws big stripers — and those who seek them.
Story by Randy Brudnicki
TPWD Earns Fly-Fishing Conservation Award
The award recognizes the division’s leadership and collaboration with other organizations.
Story by Texas Parks and WildlifeRecent in Bass Fishing
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
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
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
Study Unlocks the Secret Lives of Largemouth Bass
TPWD Findings Offer Clues to Help Anglers Anticipate Bass Movements.
Story by Kirk McDonnell
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