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 […]
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December 20, 2022

Groups Layout Plans For Keys Management Area

The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT )is working in close collaboration with the Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association (FKFGA) and the Lower Keys Guides Association (LKGA) to support a set of science-based recommendations for the Florida Keys National Marine […]
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July 14, 2022

Permit Caught At TX City Dike!

Quite a few anglers think they’ve caught a permit in Texas, but are disappointed to find out it was a southern pompano (a close relative) or even a jack crevalle (similar shape and colors). Christy Real […]
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July 19, 2021

Understanding The Majestic Permit

The permit represents 1/3 of the “Flats Slam” that also includes the tarpon and bonefish. These beautiful cousins of the pompano grow to impressive sizes and are regarded as one of the most challenging fish to […]
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May 13, 2021

BTT Starts Permit Tagging Program

One of the biggest challenges in conservation is determining which habitats are most important and should receive the most conservation attention. Habitat use and movements by permit in northern Belize are knowledge gaps that BTT is […]
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March 11, 2021

Permit Spawning Grounds Protected

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted today establish a four-month no fishing closure at Western Dry Rocks, the most important permit spawning site in the Lower Keys. Conservation organizations celebrated the vote, which capped […]
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