Dec. 1, 2010

Winter rainbow trout season means stocked lakes across Texas

AUSTIN — Years ago Texans had to drive to New Mexico or Colorado to catch a rainbow trout. But that was then. These days, anglers can enjoy trout fishing right here in the Lone Star State. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking nearly 280,000 hatchery-reared rainbow trout at 126 sites across the state from December through mid-March. Many of the stockings will be conducted at small community fishing lakes, state park lakes and popular river tailraces that offer easy angling access.

Nov. 30, 2010

Rainbows Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Dec. 1

ATHENS—The season’s first stocking of rainbow trout into the ponds and streams at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will take place December 1.

Nov. 18, 2010

Master fly-fisher to teach class at TFFC Jan. 15

ATHENS—Expert fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens January 15, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 18, 2010

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Fairfield Lake stocked with Toyota Sharelunker offspring

ATHENS—On November 16 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries biologists began rebuilding the fishery at Fairfield Lake affected by a serious fish kill in August by stocking 500 largemouth bass up to 16 inches in length into the reservoir.

Nov. 17, 2010

Gulf Spill Impacts Explored in December Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine

AUSTIN – Two in-depth articles in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine quote various experts about possible long-term impacts to marine life from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The articles showcase coral reefs and other Gulf of Mexico treasures not widely known that could be affected by the spill.

Nov. 16, 2010

Texas Partnership for Children in Nature Calls For “Happier, Healthier, Smarter” Kids

AUSTIN — “Go outside and play.” How many times did today’s parents hear that familiar phrase while growing up? Studies say kids today don’t hear it enough, and that it’s time for a change.

Nov. 9, 2010

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to Close for Repairs

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Visitor Center and casting pond are scheduled to be closed December 13—20 to protect the safety of the public during installation of energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment.

Nov. 4, 2010

Game Warden Named Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — Long-time Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Brad Chappell has been recognized as 2010 Texas Midwest Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers.

Nov. 2, 2010

New Texas Paddling Trail to Open in Seguin

SEGUIN – The 22nd Texas Paddling Trail will open on Wednesday, Nov. 10, along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Guadalupe River. City officials and representatives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will gather at the concrete dock in Max Starcke Park for a 5:15 p.m. ceremony dedicating the new Seguin Paddling Trail.