Texas Fish & Game

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November 7, 2023

Chum Up More Sharks!

Catching sharks is a ton of fun, and chumming is a great way to attract those toothy critters up close to your boat. I had the chance to fish with noted shark expert Capt. Mark Sampson […]
September 8, 2022

Mako Sharks Now Protected

As of July 5, 2022, U.S. fishermen may not land or retain Atlantic shortfin mako sharks. Product harvested before that date may be available in the U.S. market. Mako populations are not doing well in much […]
August 11, 2022

Shark for Dinner: Atlantic Sharpnose

Atlantic sharpnose sharks are common in the Gulf, and while they might not be the biggest or most exciting sharks to catch, they have an unusual characteristic that makes them a prime target: they taste good! […]
May 5, 2021

Trolling for Mako Sharks

When most anglers think of mako fishing, they naturally envision chum slicks, huge baits on circle hooks, and long cable leaders. As they should – if you want to target these apex predators chumming is the […]
April 15, 2021

Shark Fishing with Kids

If you want to make a kid smile from ear to ear, just take them shark fishing. It doesn’t matter how big the sharks you catch are or what specific species they may be. The moment […]
August 6, 2020

Tiger Shark Travels 4,000 Miles!

A tiger shark on the OCEARCH Tracker tagged by collaborating scientists at Biopixel Oceans Foundation and the Oceanographic Research Institute confirms that the species is capable of crossing the Indian Ocean. The 10-foot-4-inch mature female named […]
July 24, 2018

Should You Use Floats in Saltwater?

Floats Are Effective There’s something very basic and slightly childish that comes to mind when we think of bobbers. Surely, many of us got our start as an angler sitting on the bank of a small […]
June 20, 2018

Mako Shark: Get Ready to Rumble

Catching mako shark is no simple task. These pelagic predators live in deep water and are relatively rare – in fact, NOAA recently placed “emergency regulations” on mako, extending the minimum size limit to 83 inches. […]
June 4, 2018

How To Surf Fish In Texas

Millions of Texans play along the Gulf beaches. The sand, waves, birds, and shells blend into a glorious place to play. It is also among the most bountiful surf fishing waters in the world. Forget your […]
January 18, 2018

Shark Fishing at Night

If you enjoy saltwater fishing in Texas waters, you’ve no doubt encountered a shark or two through the years. And yeah, we think sharks are cool fish, too. Few species project the power and hunting ability […]