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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Few things can get a shoreline fishing fanatic more charged up than reeling in a bull redfish in the surf. Of course, this is easier said than done. You want to make it happen the next time you walk out
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Every serious fly angler knows that fishing conditions change throughout the year. From scorching summer heat to bone-chilling winter mornings, the weather dictates not just fish behavior – but also what gear you need to stay comfortable and productive on the water.
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You say you want to catch only trophy-sized black drum, without lots of little fish getting in the way? These fish get rather huge, and if you want to target the mammoths among them, put these tips to good use.
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Saltwater fishing can be incredibly rewarding, but salt is brutal on your gear. Without proper care, your reels can corrode, seize up, or suffer irreversible damage. Cleaning your reels after every saltwater trip is essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide on
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We’ve heard some wild tag recapture stories over the years, but this one might take the cake.In May 2025, a 22-inch yellowfin tuna was tagged off Venice, Louisiana, by our longtime friends at the LA-Tex Tournament. Just a couple of
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A federal investigation is threatening to derail one of the most respected and effective state-run fisheries monitoring programs in the country. On May 23, 2024, NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement and Office of Protected Resources launched a formal inquiry
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When anglers talk about fishing the Texas coast, certain species dominate the conversation: speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and maybe even tarpon. But every so often, a different kind of predator shows up in Texas waters — one with razor-sharp teeth,
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