AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations. The department is seeking comment on these proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations during a series of public hearings.
ATHENS—The lake known as “the Big Friendly” got a little friendlier to fish recently.
BRADY, Texas — Brady Creek Lake, a popular destination for bass, crappie, and catfish anglers near Brady, was diagnosed earlier this week with a toxic bloom of golden alga. This is the first time Brady Creek Lake has been impacted by this harmful alga.
ATHENS—So far five fish have been entered into the Toyota ShareLunker program for the 2011-2012 season, and Lake Austin has produced three of them.
WILLS POINT, TX—To celebrate 10 years of providing camping, hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation as the only state park facility on the east side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Lake Tawakoni State Park is set to host a wide variety of family-oriented events on Saturday, Feb. 18.
ATHENS—Tie a fly. Cast a fly. Catch a fish.
AUSTIN – Just in time for the annual white bass run, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is launching its first-ever online-only extra, “Texas Fishing 2012.”
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
ATHENS—You have until February 29 to nominate an individual or organization that has made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas to the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
ATHENS—Lake Austin gave up the third Toyota ShareLunker of the season to Austin angler Brett Ketchum January 29.