Fly Fishing

Americana singer/songwriter Calder Allen prepares to cast his fly rod along the river
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
Cory Byrnes fly fishes for gar in the Nails Creek Unit at Lake Somerville State Park
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
Anglers in the water near a dam.
March 2022 Issue

Striped Bass Are Attracted to a Dam’s Strong Current

The outflow draws big stripers — and those who seek them.

Story by Randy Brudnicki
Two people fly fishing in ankle deep water.
January/February 2022 Issue

TPWD Earns Fly-Fishing Conservation Award

The award recognizes the division’s leadership and collaboration with other organizations.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Fuller's Folly on the Brazos River
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
Fishing Pier at Inks Lake State Park
June 2006 Issue

Fishing Hot Spots in Texas State Parks

Angling in Texas State Parks is fun, free, and you don’t need a fishing license.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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The October 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, featuring a surfer riding a wave along the Texas Gulf Coast

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