Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

June 15, 2023

Salt Levels Bring Unusual Catches

High salt levels in the bays and nearshore Gulf along with calm days when anglers can actually access the surf, jetties and short rigs has produced some at least slightly unusual catches. Although pompano are caught […]
June 14, 2023

Murder, Missing People & Mysteries In This TX National Forest

When I meet game wardens I often ask if I can speak with them about the dangers they have faced in the line of duty. When I asked this question of a warden at a wildlife […]
June 14, 2023

Topwater Tactics For Speckled Trout (And Reds)

Topwater Tactics Topwater explosions are about as exciting as it gets for most anglers. Whether you’re fishing the marshes for speckled sea trout, targeting reds in the shallows, or casting to docks in a lake, few […]
June 14, 2023

Surveys Show Uptick In Breeding Ducks

Extreme snowfall last winter across central and eastern North Dakota has set up the state for good duck production this spring. Results from North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual breeding waterfowl and wetland survey reveal […]
June 13, 2023

Wired2fish Announces New Product Line With Environmental Initiative

Wired2fish.com announces Wired2fish Coffee, a medium blend of coffee that benefits bass habitat.   Coffee and fishing go hand in hand, and the natural fit of “Wired” adds yet another element to offering a coffee brand, hence the launch […]
June 13, 2023

TPWD Condemns Fairfield State Park Land-Pursues Purchase

At a special meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to file a petition for condemnation and pursue acquisition at fair market value of approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County […]
June 13, 2023

Major Fish Kill Reported Near Freeport

“Was hoping to take advantage of the flat surf and catch a quick limit of speckled trout, but things didn’t go as planned unfortunately!! The sunrise was gorgeous!! The aftermath of oxygen depleted water not so […]
June 12, 2023

Fishing Lures That Fool Pressured Bass

I often wonder how many times bass have seen a standard spinnerbait, swimbait or soft plastic worm. Pressure on bass fisheries is at an all-time high. A tagging study on legendary Sam Rayburn reservoir in Texas […]
June 8, 2023

Follow The Stiff Rod Rule (Story And Video)

I am always looking for new and interesting ways to catch fish. Whether it’s pouring over endless hours of youtube videos, reading dusty old copies of fishing books, or talking to experts on my podcast, Aptitude […]
June 8, 2023

Turkey Banding Project Advancing

With many states across the country experiencing a decline in wild turkey populations, the NWTF and state agencies are deeply invested in better understanding what is happening to America’s favorite game bird. And this is especially […]