Learn to Fish
Fishing Events and Workshops
Calendar of events:
Fishing Basics
- Fishing Tips for Beginners (PDF)
- A Basic Guide for the Beginning Angler (PDF)
- (guía en español) (PDF)
- Fishing Gear Maintenance and Repair (PDF)
- Rainbow Trout Fishing: Stocking schedule, Tips and video
Basic Fishing Videos on YouTube:
- Getting Started: Fishing Resources
- Safety While Fishing
- Assembling Basic Gear
- Tackle Boxes and Supplies
- Bait and Lures
- How to Cast
- Don’t Mess with Texas Fish!
- Freshwater Fishing
- Saltwater Fishing
- Fishing with Kids
- Cleaning and Storing Fish
- Reel Maintenance
- Basic Gear for Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing:
- Fly Fishing for Beginners (PDF)
- Find a Fly Fishing Club near you
Beyond Basics
More fishing videos (TPWD YouTube Channel)
Webinar recordings:
- Fly Fishing for White Bass
- Introduction to Microfishing
- Making Soft Plastic Lures at Home
- White Bass Fishing Basics
For more information, please contact AnglerEdu@tpwd.texas.gov. If you would like to bring Aquatic Education to your community, please visit the Teach Fishing page.