Texas Fish & Game

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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 […]
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 […]
September 3, 2020

Tips for Sharking at Night

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. […]
May 9, 2016

Season of the Sharks (TFG Throwback – 1995)

Warm temperatures beckon a wide variety of sharks into close, personal contact with Texas anglers. by Larry Bozka What does a Texas angler get when he or she mixes equal parts of fascination, fear, and fun? […]