Freshwater Fishing

Handoff of Ivie Lunker from Distirct truck to lunker truck for faster transport to Athens
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
Handoff of Ivie Lunker from Distirct truck to lunker truck for faster transport to Athens
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
man fishing in a front of a water structure
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
Large sucker mouthed catfish on a plank of wood
April 2022 Issue

Suckermouth Catfish: Armored and Dangerous

Dumped from home aquariums, these fish are unwelcome 'guests' who never leave.

Story by Louie Bond
Guadalupe Bass being held in a hand just above the water
March 2018 Issue

Guadalupe Bass Are on the Comeback

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

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
Fort Parker fishing pier at sunset
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
Alligator gar swimming in blue green water
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
the invasive lionfish swimming against a purple background
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
Shane Carter smiles with his bluegill catch
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
Large bass swimming in the water.
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
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