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.
TPWD News Releases
April 15, 2011
April 12, 2011
Catfish Stockings in DFW-area Lakes to Begin Next Week
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking channel catfish the week of April 18 into several DFW-area lakes that are part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ program.
Lake Arlington Catfish Population Booming
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) gillnetting surveys reveal channel catfish numbers in Lake Arlington are not only increasing, but the fish appear to be getting bigger.
April 7, 2011
Game Warden Field Notes, April 7, 2011
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
April 4, 2011
Wulf Outdoor Sports Spring Outdoor Classic Coming to Athens April 6–17
ATHENS — Wulf Outdoor Sports, the premium outdoor retailer for hunting, fishing, archery and firearms will be hosting their sixth annual Spring Outdoor Classic April 6–17 at their Athens store at 1220 South Palestine St.
April 1, 2011
TPWD Finalizes Hunting and Fishing Regulations for 2011-12
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted hunting and fishing regulations for 2011-12 with relatively few changes. All amendments take effect Sept. 1, 2011.
March 31, 2011
April 6 Live Chat Puts Fisheries Pros Online for “Ask an Expert: Spring Fishing 2011”
AUSTIN – It’s spring spawning season for Texas freshwater fish and a great time to go fishing. In the second installment of a new "Ask An Expert" live chat series, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host an online session noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, April 6 where freshwater fisheries experts will answer questions and talk about what’s biting, how to catch ‘em and where to go.
March 30, 2011
Trophy Bass Survey Proves Lake Fork Still a Prime Destination for Big Bass
ATHENS — Entries from Lake Fork into the Toyota ShareLunker Program have been overshadowed recently by reservoirs in other areas of the state, but the Lake Fork Trophy Bass Survey’s eight-year history shows that Lake Fork should remain on the list of any serious trophy bass hunter.
March 28, 2011
Outdoor Fools Day Offers Food, Fun and Outdoor Activities
ATHENS—Life’s better outside, especially during springtime in Texas. And nowhere will it be better on April 9 than at Outdoor Fools Day at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).
February 2011 Crab Trap Removal Marks 10th Anniversary
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – It’s hard to imagine a pile of crusty old derelict crab traps stretching over 29,000 traps high, but that is where the tally stands after this past February marked the 10th anniversary of the Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program.