All Fishing Articles

March 2018 issue

Guadalupe Bass Are Making a Comeback

The 'state' of Texas' state fish has improved from dire to hopeful.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
November 2016 issue

Exotic Asian Carp: Good Fish, Bad Fish

Some Asian carp pose big problems in Texas waters.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
August/September 2016 issue

9 Texas State Parks Kids Love

Picks from a writer who visited every state park in Texas in a single year.

Story by Dale Blasingame
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
March 2015 issue

Alligator Gar Are The Misunderstood "Big Daddy" of Freshwater Fish

These gar-gantuan river monsters are finally getting the love they deserve.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
October 2014 issue

Game Wardens Thwart Illegal Long-Line Fishing in the Gulf

Environmental pirates are poaching Texas waters.

Story by Mike Cox
December 2013 issue

Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf

Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?

Story by Melissa Gaskill
August/September 2013 issue

Mussels and Fish Reveal Conditions of Rivers and Streams

For waterways, these animals are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine.

Story and photos by Larry D. Hodge
June 2013 issue

Oyster Reefs and Salt Marshes: Hurricane Ike’s Hidden Damage

TPWD leads efforts to restore oyster reefs and salt marshes after the 2008 hurricane.

Story by Lance Robinson
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
October 2012 issue

Sunny With a Chance of Fun

Sunfish provide more enjoyment per pound than any other Texas fish.

Story and photos by Larry D. Hodge
August 2011 issue

Scientists Test Cures For Overinflated Bass

Fish brought up from deep water can experience barotrauma; research aims to increase fish survival.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
July 2011 issue

America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf

We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.

Story by Larry McKinney
April 2011 issue

Biologist Clark Hubbs Was a Dedicated Fish Wrangler

Hubbs devoted his life to cataloging and protecting the state’s fish species.

Story by Wendee Holtcamp
March 2011 issue

Walter Fondren lll: A Legion of Legacies

From football to fishing, coastal conservationist Walter Fondren III always went the extra yard.

Story by Larry Bozka
February 2011 issue

Lakes On Fire: O.H. Ivie is a ‘Hot’ Sharelunker-Filled Lake

Follow the clues to uncover the next ‘hot’ ShareLunker-filled lake.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
April 2009 issue

Take Your Kid Fishing with Neighborhood Fishin' in Texas

Your fave fishing hole is probably closer than you think.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
March 2009 issue

Bowfin Fish: Monsters From the Dinosaur Age Lurk in Texas Waters

The bowfin isn’t really a trout, but it does date from the Jurassic period of the Mesozoic Era.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
October 2007 issue

Herding Blue Catfish at Lake Buchanan

A Lake Buchanan catfishing trip takes an unexpected “tern.”

Story by Larry D. Hodge
August 2007 issue

Alligator Gar: Texas’ Largest Freshwater Fish

These ancient giants have survived thanks to their rugged nature and some interesting adaptations.

Story by Chester Moore Jr.