During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of
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In this jaw-dropping tale from the Texas Gulf Coast, TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester shares a tale from legendary bass guide “Wild” Bill Skinner who had terrifying and unforgettable great white shark encounter off the coast of Port Aransas. As sharks circled
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Kayak fishing for redfish is an awesome way of spending the day, and nobody is about to argue against the effectiveness of casting for reds from a kayak. That said, there are a number of differences from fishing from a
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Catching speckled trout – specks – from piers in Texas is a mix of timing, tide, technique, and patience. The coast offers numerous public piers—places like Galveston, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi—where locals and traveling anglers alike try their luck,
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The Gulf of Mexico continues to surprise scientists and shark enthusiasts alike, as new reports and rediscovered historical sightings challenge the long-held belief that these apex predators are nonexistent in these waters. We’ve just updated our Gulf Great White Sightings
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The Gulf Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with gray triggerfish in the Gulf. The Council recognizes that as active fishermen, you may notice trends or interesting things happening in the Gulf that the scientists
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As researchers begin to see recovery in some shark populations, gaps remain in understanding where sharks go, how they reproduce, and how international waters affect their survival. Three leaders in conservation have teamed up to create a tool that not
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There’s nothing quite like fishing the Texas surf. With just a little planning, families can turn a day at the beach into an exciting multi-species challenge—one that can yield bull redfish, stingrays, sharks, and more. Known by some anglers as
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For decades, if you wanted to chase giant redfish in shallow marshes, you booked a trip to Venice, Louisiana. The muddy channels and grassy pockets of the Mississippi Delta were the undisputed home of the bull redfish, oversized reds tipping
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The Texas coast is home to some of the largest and most powerful sharks in the ocean. These predators, while often misunderstood, play vital roles in keeping the marine ecosystem balanced and healthy. Here are five of the biggest shark
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As coastal communities in Texas increasingly turn to desalination of both brackish groundwater and saline surface water to meet growing freshwater demands, CCA Texas supports responsible, science-based practices that protect the health of our state’s coastal ecosystems, fisheries, and water
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A powerful real-life story of awe, science, mystery, and a childhood dream realized. Once thought mythical in Texas waters, great white sharks are now confirmed hunters in the Gulf of Mexico. Follow the epic journey of LeeBeth, a satellite-tagged apex
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This Saturday July 19 marks a powerful moment for shark lovers, conservationists, and curious coastal Texans. The much-anticipated documentary Gulf Great White Sharks: Return of an Icon officially launches online July 19—but this weekend, excitement comes ashore with a special
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In the warm, salt-laced currents of the Gulf of Mexico, a surprising predator slinks silently among rocks and reefs—the moray eel. Though typically associated with tropical coral environments, several species of moray eels make their home in Texas coastal waters.
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There’s something special about watching a bass explode on a lure in brackish water. It’s not the same as your average freshwater strike. These bass are tidal-hardened, salt-licked, and aggressive. If you want to get in on the action along
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A 2024 study on bycatch in the industrial Gulf menhaden fishery indicates that approximately 22,000 breeding-size redfish, tens of millions of non-target forage fish, and scores of other species were killed by the industry off Louisiana’s coast last season. The study findings, presented
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Offshore fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast offers excellent opportunities to catch a variety of hard-fighting, great-eating species like red snapper, king mackerel, ling (cobia), and sharks. With warm summer water and long weather windows, now is the time to
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Despite a viral social media post claiming otherwise, the tagged great white shark “LeeBeth” has not returned to Texas waters. According to tracking data, LeeBeth’s satellite tag stopped transmitting off the coast of Nova Scotia in October 2024, and no
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Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 percent of
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When it comes to catching Spanish mackerel, few types of lures are as effective as spoons. These fish love the flash, and love the high speeds most spoons can be worked at. Plus, when their sharp teeth chomp down on
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