Tweet Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes and State Parks Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes offer families in major cities some of the best opportunities to catch rainbow trout this winter. Trout will also be stocked at more than 15 Texas State Parks throughout the state. Many state parks offer excellent … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – The Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail near Carthage opens this week, offering paddlers the opportunity to enjoy tree-lined river views and plenty of wildlife sightings. The 78th official Texas Paddling Trail, as designated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was … Continue reading →
Tweet 2019 has been a record-setting year for Texas fishing! 47 new state fishing records and 434 new waterbody records were set at lakes, rivers and bays across the state in the past year. These achievements provide bragging rights and a lifetime … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN— After 26 years of stories covering Texas’ wild things and wild places, the Passport to Texas radio program is coming to an end as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department transitions to its new Under the Texas Sky Podcast. The … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – In December 1989, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA), which was a new continental conservation funding mechanism. Designed to assist the North American Waterfowl Management Plan when waterfowl populations were declining … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – Since 1971, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Angler Recognition Program has recognized fishing excellence by maintaining the fish record lists for all public and private water bodies across the state. Participation in the program has continued to grow … Continue reading →
Tweet By Terry Thompson, Regional Communications Manager Thursday, December 26, 2019 – 3:42 PM MST When people and their pets live in close proximity to mountain lions, everyone needs to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Reports of mountain lions … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has leased a “no fee” public access area on the Guadalupe River to help anglers target rainbow trout during the peak of the cool-weather stocking and fishing season. Camp Huaco Springs, … Continue reading →
Tweet Bottlenose dolphins are coastal residents, but Texas Game Wardens warn boaters not to feed them. Check the NOAA Fisheries viewing guidelines for more information. If you find a beached dolphin, the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network asks that you do not push it back into … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing holds universal appeal. If you know an adult or child with an interest in fishing, encourage them to try it, or offer to take them fishing yourself! State parks are good place to start, since they offer free fishing and … Continue reading →
Tweet Cool weather has arrived, or as we like to call it – trout weather! We’ll begin stocking rainbow trout by early December in Neighborhood Fishin’ ponds and other waterways – about 170 locations in all. Any age or skill level can enjoy … Continue reading →
Tweet Our coastline is like a magician’s hat – you never know what you’ll pull out! Red drum and flounder are just 2 delicious fish you might catch when you surf or wade fish. To wade fish you walk into the water, sliding your … Continue reading →
Tweet Has the thought of learning to fly cast kept you from fly fishing? Don’t be intimidated. With some practice, you too can hear the whoosh-whoosh of a successful cast and watch your line sail out over the water. There are … Continue reading →
Tweet Good habitat is necessary for robust fish populations. Our Inland Fisheries team improves fish habitat in our reservoirs by installing plants and structures to attract fish. Pick a spot from our list of locations with fish habitat structure and take advantage of … Continue reading →
Tweet Fall, winter seasons lure Winter Texans with wildlife, water sports and more SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas –Each year, visitors looking to exchange frigid temperatures and snow shoveling for endless sunshine, sandy beaches and a warm and welcoming community, come to South … Continue reading →
Tweet Texas has some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the world. And as fall starts cooling things down, bass tournaments heat up. To win requires skill and planning – why not apply those same techniques to your own angling? … Continue reading →
Tweet Balloon releases might seem harmless, but the balloon debris is killing wildlife. Endangered sea turtles and other marine life think floating balloons are jellyfish and eat them, which is deadly. Wildlife of all kinds are getting hopelessly tangled in balloon ribbon, … Continue reading →
Tweet Spotted seatrout (or speckled trout) are popular with saltwater anglers due to their wonderfully nutty flavor. You’ll usually find them in bays and estuaries that have oyster beds or seagrass. One way to locate seatrout is to watch for shiny … Continue reading →
Tweet As of Sept. 1, all alligator gar harvested from public waters (other than Falcon Reservoir) must be reported within 24 hours of harvest using the My Texas Hunt Harvest mobile app or online. New rules for harvesting alligator gar on a portion of the Trinity River include … Continue reading →
Tweet A digital version of your fishing license can now be used as proof of a license, unless you’re fishing for red drum. You can now view your license on the Outdoor Annual (OA) app or the My Texas Hunt Harvest app. Other … Continue reading →
