Anglers to Target Grass Carp on Lake Conroe
Bow and rod-and-reel anglers will remove excess carp to aid native aquatic vegetation restoration ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries staff has partnered with the Texas Bowfishing Association (TBA) and the Texas BASS Federation Nation (TBFN) to conduct a grass carp removal tournament on Lake Conroe Saturday and Sunday July 9 and 10. […]
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Field Takes Shape
ATHENS—We’re into the final stretch for anglers to qualify for this year’s Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Conroe October 28—30, and it’s going to be a showdown on all three tours. This month has three major tournaments on the three tours that send pros to the annual TTBC: the Professional Anglers Association Tournament Series, […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Partners Restore Lake Brazos Fishery
ATHENS — A recent cooperative effort between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD Inland Fisheries management staff, the City of Waco, Cameron Park Zoo, and some local scouts from China Spring deployed new fish habitat into Lake Brazos on Wednesday. Twenty fish attractors primarily composed of bamboo from nearby Cameron Park Zoo were sunk near […]
Toledo Bend Texas Fishing Report May
Going into May the lake is about 8ft below high pool and it looks like unless we have a real gully washer it will continue to drop. In the summer we can lose a half- inch or more a day through evaporation plus the amount of water that is released at the dam. No telling […]
Critical Texas Bass River Named ”Water To Watch” For 2011
AUSTIN – The Llano River in Texas has been named one of 10 “Waters to Watch” for 2011 in the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. The watch list doesn’t necessarily indicate waters in trouble, but points to those that will benefit from strategic conservation efforts to protect, restore or enhance them, thus providing models for […]
Sweetwater Angler Pulls Rare Trophy from O.H. Ivie: Toyota ShareLunker 523
ATHENS—Faron McCain of Sweetwater went fishing at O.H. Ivie Reservoir April 14 intending to catch a big largemouth bass on her spawning bed, and he did just that. What he did not expect was to catch the same fish that was last year’s new lake record, when it was caught by Jerry Bales of Hico […]
Crazy Bear Lodge is Back
As the new owners and operators of Crazy Bear Lodge we would like to offer you our warmest greetings. After enduring a devastating fire that nearly swallowed the lodge whole, Crazy Bear is stronger than ever. We were very fortunate to escape without any damage, mostly in part to the fact the fire fighters were […]
Bass Grabbers Bank Tournament Trail 2011
Bass Grabbers Bank Tournament Trail 2011 is looking for more competitors! BassGrabbers is looking for more people to join in our 3 hour once a month bank fishing tournaments in various areas in the north Texas region. We have three divisions to fish in ponds, streams, lakes. All have four events each per year. There […]
BassGrabbers Bank Fishing Tournament
BassGrabbers Bank Fishing Tournament Trail is looking for competitors!! A 3 HOUR ONCE A MONTH BANK FISHING TOURNEY IN VARIOUS PLACES IN NORTH TX IS LOOKING FOR MORE COMPETITORS! VISIT WWW.BASSGRABBERSTRAIL.COM. THREE DIVISIONS TO FISH IN OR YOU CAN FISH ALL THREE. CHAMPIONSHIP AT END OF YEAR. READ MORE INFO ON WEBSITE
Caddo Bass fishing reportLake 3/16/11
Bass fishing on Caddo Lake is great with water temps ranging in the low to mid 60’s water color is stained to clear the main lake bite has been the best for me there are a lot of bites to be had fishing windy points of islands and main lake points in 2 to 4ft […]
Caddo Lake Texas Bass Fishing Report March 2011
Replace with lead in paragraph. Include key phrase. Bass fishing is incredible right now on Caddo with the spawn heating up lot of male Bass shallow some females we are catching have already spawned but most females are staged up on the weed lines out off of the banks and holding on single trees off bank […]
Three in a Row for O.H. Ivie
ATHENS—Christopher Wright proved again Saturday, January 15, what has become obvious to anglers: O.H. Ivie is the hottest bass lake in Texas right now. Wright caught Toyota ShareLunker 507 from the lake while fishing in a tournament. Using a swim bait, Wright was fishing in 75 feet of water when the 13.83-pound bass took the […]
Lake Fork Trophy Bass Report 1-13-2011
The weather has been frigid these past few days as Texas experienced a cold blast of snow, sleet, and ice in most areas of the state. I was able to escape the brunt of the storm as I headed south to begin pre-fishing for the FLW Ever-Start tournament at Choke Canyon. The weather here is […]
Fishing Gear Giveaway
JustFishingTips.com is kicking off the New Year with a fishing gear giveaway. Submit your New Year’s fishing resolution and be entered into a giveaway for a free 6 pack of Yamamoto tube lures – killer on large and smallmouth bass! Further details can be found here: http://www.justfishingtips.com/2011/years-resolution-fishing-giveaway/
Lake Fork & Monticello Fishing Report 12-12-2010
Fishing has been good at both Lake Fork and Lake Monticello the past couple of weeks. With the weather and water cooling off, I have been splitting trips between the two lakes. The action on Monticello has been best early on most days with Fork being the afternoon option of choice. Fish can still be […]
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Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament Awards Thousands in Prizes
ATHENS, Texas—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament awarded about $3,000 in donated prizes to winners Saturday. The tournament awards prizes for the heaviest stringers of sunfish and for the biggest sunfish. Prize packages went to the top 10 teams in addition to the big fish award. A total of 57 teams […]
Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin accepting entries into the Toyota ShareLunker program October 1, 2010. Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 and April 30 may submit the fish to the Toyota ShareLunker program by calling program manager David Campbell at (903) […]
Lake Fork Catch Bodes Well for Coming Toyota ShareLunker Season
ATHENS—The 2010-2011 Toyota ShareLunker season start is only six weeks away—hard to believe in this August heat—but the big bass are already biting on Lake Fork. Fishing in 20 feet of water off a main lake point, Cameron Burnett boated a 14.44-pound largemouth July 31. “It was about 8:45 p.m., just before dark,” Burnett said. […]
TPWD Proposes List of Approved Exotic Aquatic Plants, Permitted Algae
AUSTIN – Aquatic plants offer both beauty and functionality in landscaping and aquaria, and the use of algae to produce biofuels has recently received increased attention. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to ensure the introduction of any non-native aquatic plants, including algae will not harm the state’s natural resources. In an effort to […]
Choke Canyon In the heat
Choke Canyon Texas Bass fishing. Saturday Afternoon 14 August 2010 at 1315 while trying to find our way out of the sun, i saw small tree limb hanging over the water and under it saw some bait fish jump. I pitched a 6 inch white fluke with black flakes and a hammer tail, up on the bank […]
Toledo Bend Texas Bass Fishing Report July 2010
July 2010 Toledo Bend Fishing Report North End Toledo Bend Guide Service & Lake Cottages 936.368.7151 www.toledobendguide.com Most fish caught this time of year will be caught in deep water other than early morning, late evening or at night. To be successful in catching these deep- water fish a good understanding of the “Thermocline” is […]
Toledo Bend Bass Fishing Report June 26, 2010
The north end is muddy to stained and the fish are scattered and the bite is slow since the lake has risen. Better fish coming out of deep water off main lake ridges and humps dropping into deep- water sloughs on deep diving crank baits and Texas or Carolina rigged soft plastics. Black Bass: Early, […]
Fishing at Rough Creek Lodge
Bass Fishing on Mallard Lake has been great! The has not stopped the fishing. Last 2 weekends the kids have caught 5lb’ers on up to 11lb ‘ers off of the dock! more reports to come
Sam Rayburn and Lake Palestine Fishing Report
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn,Palestine, and Lake Fairfield Hello Everybody, Jerimiah 15: Verse 16: Thy Words were found, and I did eat them; and thy Word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart; For I am called by Thy Name, O LORD GOD of Hosts. SAM RAYBURN: Kevin Baxter with a […]
Take the Bait: The Bass Brigade Leadership Camp for HS students!
Take the Bait: The Bass Brigade Leadership Camp for HS students! Apply NOW!By Robert Brumbaugh It will yield a summer experience that will feed an interest that will last a lifetime. It’s hard to find a camp for high school students that is not just about having fun at an outrageous price. This summer, why […]
Lake Fork Texas Bass Fishing Report March 2010
Lake Fork Texas Bass Fishing Report Fishing Time is Here! After a long cold winter spring has finally sprung here on Lake Fork. I have enjoyed some good catches in the past few days due to the warming water temperatures. There are several patterns working right now and these patterns are working in several locations. […]
Mattern Guide service fishing report for Sam rayburn and Lake Palestinee
Hello Everybody, Ephesians 3; 16 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His Glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man. SAM RAYBURN: Well the water temps were 56 at daylight today and warmed to lower 60\’s by the end of the day. The Buck Bass are […]
Lake Conroe Bass Fishing Report
Water temps have been running in main lake 58-62deg. Water is clear. On north end of lake water temp has been 62-63deg. Water is muddy here except in far back. Bass are moving up in shallows to spawn. Been catching black bass up to 8lbs Took some guided trips…one boated 21lbs stringer. On another day […]
Mattern Guide service fishing report for Sam rayburn and Lake Palestine
Hello Everybody, John 10: Verse 10; The thief cometh not but for to steal, kill, and destroy: I am come that they might have life and may have it more abundantly. SAM RAYBURN: Well the water temps were 53 at daylight today and warmed to 60\’s by the end of the day. The Bass are […]
Lake Fork Trophy Bass Fishing Report 3-7-2010
The fishing is getting hot at Lake Fork right now with warmer temperatures finally arriving and water temperatures increasing to a range adequate for the annual spawn to take off. This is a relief after all the dismal cold days that we have had this winter. I can’t remember a year that I wore thermal […]
NEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BASS ON THE FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT ON LAKE FORK
Wanted you all to know about this new tournament exclusively for fly fisherman targeting largemouth bass. It is on May 8, 2010 at Lake Fork and they\’re looking for a record bass caught by fly rod. They are planning seminars, casting contests, and prize drawings so it should be fun. More details at www.bassonthefly.org.Get a […]
TPWD Seeks Public Comment on Hunting and Fishing Proposals
AUSTIN – Expansion of mule deer hunting opportunities tops a short list of proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering for 2010-2011. TPWD is recommending an open general season for mule deer in Dawson and Wheeler counties, and adding a day to the season across […]
Riechers Named TPWD Coastal Fisheries Director
AUSTIN – Following an extensive nationwide search, Robin Riechers has been selected to lead the Coastal Fisheries Division at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Riechers began his career with TPWD in 1988 and has served in various roles within coastal fisheries, most recently as the Science and Policy Director. Riechers assumes his new position Feb. […]
O.H. Ivie Does It Again
West Texas lake produces two Toyota ShareLunkers in less than a week ATHENS, Texas — O.H. Ivie Reservoir sent another Toyota ShareLunker to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) January 21, just five days after sending its first entry since 2002. Angler Wesley Pullig of Eden caught a 13.09-pound largemouth in 25 to 30 feet […]
Falcon Soars with Toyota ShareLunker 476
ATHENS, Texas — Another West Texas reservoir rebounding from the drought of the late 1990s is starting to pump out monster largemouth bass. On January 19 Falcon International Reservoir produced a 14.4-pound Toyota ShareLunker for Bryan Aubin of Zapata. Aubin was fishing in six feet of water with a watermelon red lizard. Water temperature was […]
O.H. Ivie Back in Toyota ShareLunker Fold
ATHENS, Texas — O.H. Ivie Reservoir and other West Texas lakes suffered from drought from the late 1990s until 2004, when rains came again. The drought took two forms: low water and few big bass caught. The fish drought ended January 16, when Ben Blaine of Merkel landed a 14.02-pound largemouth bass from O.H. Ivie. […]
How long a worm a Bass would Bite???
Two (2) years of testing…Not in stock ponds..not in Mexico, but in local lakes where the average fishermen and women fish, and as the saying goes, “in our own back yard” the good ole USA. Started with a 2 foot worm, results xxx. 21″worm, results xxx 19″ xxx …18″xxx. Finally the ultimate length??? One of the […]
Texas Fisheries Biologists to Hear of Changes Coming to Texas
ATHENS, Texas — Texas fisheries biologists know their jobs are changing. On January 22 a trio of experts will give them a glimpse of what the future may hold at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. The meeting will take place in the Richard M. Hart and Johnny Morris […]
Lonestar Series Bass Fishing Tournaments
Anglers fishing in the North and Central Divisions will now be competing for a chance to win a 2010 Nissan Titan Truck valued at $35,000 at the 2010 Lone Star Series Championship in October. This championship grand prize is guaranteed. Here’s the 2010 Schedule. 2010 North Schedule: February 27th – Cedar CreekMarch 27th – […]
Coastal Anglers Asked to Assist During Freeze
AUSTIN, Texas – Coastal anglers are asked to be mindful of conditions during extreme cold weather, particularly the impacts a saltwater freeze event can have on game fish populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and game wardens are closely monitoring the saltwater freeze event along the Texas coast and while it does not appear […]
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Seeks Entries, Expo Sponsors and Exhibitors
ATHENS, Texas-Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials intend to make the 2010 State-Fish Art Contest expo at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens the biggest and best in the contest’s history, and they need your help. Wildlife Forever, the national sponsor of the contest, has agreed to move the national competition and […]
Christmas Travelers Trapped on Texas Highways
Anyone with information regarding actions by the state to rescue stranded travelers on Texas highway 287 west of Wichita Falls please contact the Texas SportsGuide. Do you have any news on actions to rescue thousands of stranded motorists who have been trapped on Hwy 287 northwest of Wichita Falls,Texas? Between Wichita Falls and Electra our […]
Durocher Leaves Legacy of Cultural Change at TPWD
AUSTIN, Texas – There was a time not long ago when Texas bass were small and ended up battered and fried alongside catfish and bluegills. Phil Durocher had a hand in taking bass off the dinner table and putting a national spotlight on quality largemouth fishing in Texas. During his 35-year career with the Texas […]
Lake Fork Trophy Bass Fishing Report 11-27-2009
Right now is a great time to catch big bass here on Lake Fork. While most anglers have put their boats up for the year, there is still a tremendous amount of excellent fishing to experience with little or no fisherman on the water to compete with getting to your favorite honey holes. Wintertime bass […]
Where is British Columbia (BC), anyway?
Before you go fishing in BC, you might want to know where it is. While much of the Canadian population lives in the southeastern areas of Canada in places like Toronto or Ontario, British Columbia holds down the fort on the west coast. Vancouver, BC, where the 2010 Olympics will be held, is located north […]
Lake Fork Trophy Bass Fishing Report 11-2-2009
November is an awesome month here at Lake Fork for catching trophy bass! As the water cools off and the bass begin their annual feeding frenzy there is a huge window of opportunity for many anglers to catch numbers of quality fish, not to mention the bass of a lifetime. The fish are gorging themselves […]
Texas Delaying Oyster Season Opening In Some Areas
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas oyster season will open Nov. 1, but due to health risks there will be several areas closed to harvest. Recent heavy rains statewide and red tide events on the lower Texas coast prompted the Texas Department of State Health Services to issue closure notices for some shellfish harvesting areas, including […]
Something Fishy in Montgomery, Texas City Council
Montgomery, Texas City Council threatens to run Hispanic community out of town! Read more here…..
Salmon Give Canada-Bound Fishermen Run for Their Money
Despite low salmon numbers in many North American fishing areas, Canadian salmon fishing showed surprisingly good numbers and a strong finish to a healthy fishing season. Due to poor spawning returns in 2008, many fishing areas in the northwestern United States launched the 2009 fishing season with low limits and strict regulations. Washington, for example, […]
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