All Fishing Articles

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
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
May 2024 issue

6-Year-Old Earns Elite Angler Award

2023 saw numerous fishing records set across the state.

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
March 2024 issue

TPWD Adds River Access Sites on Brazos, Colorado

Sites offer expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
October 2023 issue

Special Olympics Fishing Tournament Returns to Sea Center

Event serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

By Jason Mercer
July 2023 issue

Report Your Flounder Catch

Do you dig gigging? App lets you record your harvest.

July 2023 issue

Spearfishing 60 Feet Down

Part fishing, part hunting. All exhilarating adventure.

Story and photos by Rushton Skinner
January/February 2023 issue

ShareLunker Season Begins in Wake of Record-Setting 2022

The 2023 season gets under way Jan. 1, 2023.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
January/February 2023 issue

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens to Undergo Renovation

Schoolchildren marvel at the schools of fish in the indoor and outdoor aquariums.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
January/February 2023 issue

Texas Oyster Season Opens With Multiple Bay Closures

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to permanently close three bays to oyster harvesting.

Story and photos by Texas Parks and Wildlife
December 2022 issue

Rainbow Trout Fishing: A Texas Winter Tradition

TPWD stocks the fish from November to March in Texas streams and lakes.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
November 2022 issue

Hunting Accidents Hit All-Time Low in Texas

The drop is likely due in part to Hunter Education courses, which became mandatory in 1988.

Story by TPWD Staff
July 2022 issue

Surprisingly Red

Tasty red snapper hide their vivid color underwater.

Story by Russell Roe
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
November 2021 issue

Goose Island Pier Welcomes Saltwater Anglers

With lower temperatures and cooler waters in fall, fish species start schooling along Texas coast.

Story by Russell Roe
July 2021 issue

Don't Dump That Bait

Dumping live bait is one of the most common ways to spread aquatic invasives.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
June 2021 issue

Saving the Guadalupe Bass, Texas' State Fish

TPWD and partners collaborate to restore the iconic fish to Texas rivers.

Story by Tim Birdsong
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
July 2018 issue

Gulf’s Coral Reefs: Texas Treasure Threatened

Coral reefs face serious threats worldwide. Signs are showing at Flower Gardens off the Texas Coast.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife