Rivers

People floating in the San Marcos River for spearfishing.
October 2026 Issue

Spearfishing the San Marcos River for Invasive Catfish

Full-immersion fishing takes hold in a Texas river plagued by an unwanted species.

Story by Ryan Gossen
Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos.
October 2026 Issue

Pecos River Crossing Was the Graveyard of Cattlemen’s Hopes

Horsehead Crossing was a place of bones and blood on the river for cattle drivers and settlers.

Story by Shannon King
Guadalupe River
August/September 2026 Issue

Helping the Guadalupe River Heal After a Flood

TPWD offers plants, monitors fish and, in some cases, suggests less is more.

Story by Robyn Ross
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