Texas Fish & Game

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February 1, 2022

More Mega Bass Entered In Sharelunker

The 2022 Toyota ShareLunker season had a hot start in week one thanks to a pair of Legacy Lunkers from reigning fishery champion O.H. Ivie. In week two, Lake Daniel made history by producing its first […]
November 16, 2021

The Most Instagrammable Fishing Spots In Texas

There’s no such thing as a “fish story” when you’ve got pics to back you up. Gone is the age of the “one that got away“– because you’ve got Instagrammable proof. The fish in Texas are […]
August 5, 2021

5 Best TX Hot Weather Fisheries

July is when the real heat hits Southeast Texas and if June was any indicator July is going to be brutal. The heat does not prevent fish from biting and in fact there are some excellent […]
June 20, 2019

State Recommends Anglers “Go West”

With long summer holidays on the horizon, many anglers are looking for unique fishing destinations to explore with friends and family. This year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries staff are encouraging Texans to try heading […]
October 4, 2017

$100,000 for a bass boat? Yes!

Well, it is official.  A major bass boat manufacturer is selling a $100,000 bass boat. It is really unfathomable if you think about it. The 6 figure boat is the Ranger Z521L ICON.  This $100,000 boat […]
September 28, 2017

Peacock bass stocked in Texas? Pike too?

Did you know there have been peacock bass stocked in Texas? Pike too? In the past TPWD has stocked some species that (unfortunately) did not take off and below are list of some of those stockings. […]
August 2, 2017

Podcast: ICAST 2017 Fishing Trade Show Recap, Bank Fishing Fun and More with Guest Chester Moore

On this episode, Dustin reconnects with Chester Moore again and they talk all about the ICAST fishing trade show, which was held in Orlando, Florida, this past July and cover fishing industry trends, conservation and more. […]
March 23, 2017

Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION: The Bassmaster Classic Comes to Texas with Guests Alton Jones and Alton Jones Jr.

Click on the Play button below to listen to podcast but be sure to give it a few seconds as there is sometimes a delay in the time it takes the podcast player to catch up […]
February 24, 2017

Three Leased Public Fishing Access Areas Open for White Bass Anglers

White bass are one of Texas’ most sought after game fish, especially when they make their annual spring spawning migration into rivers above reservoirs. Now that those fish are on the move, the Texas Parks and […]
January 5, 2017

Public Meetings Set for Saltwater Fisheries Regulations

TPWD Considering Potential Modifications for Hammerhead Sharks, Grouper The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host three public scoping meetings Jan. 10-11 in several communities to discuss potential changes to Texas saltwater […]