May 13, 2019

TPWD says ‘Thank You’ to Law Enforcement with New Free Fishing Weekend

AUSTIN –  To recognize the service and sacrifice made by Texas law enforcement personnel, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is offering the first-ever “Free Fishing for Law Enforcement Weekend” May 18-19 during National Police Week. This weekend, anyone who holds an active peace officer license under chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code can fish recreationally in Texas public waters without needing a valid fishing license or endorsement.

May 10, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, May 10, 2019

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

April 22, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, April 22, 2019

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

April 18, 2019

Llano River Fish Population Recovering After Historic Flooding in 2018

AUSTIN – After finding more than 18 species of fish during a recent sampling trip on the Llano River, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries staff are encouraged to see fish populations rebounding following historic flooding in October 2018.

April 15, 2019

Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

AUSTIN –  With the grass growing and wildflowers blooming, it’s time to kick off one of Texas’ best spring traditions – fishing for catfish! Thanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program, families won’t have to travel outside of the city to catch them.

April 5, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, April 5, 2019

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

April 1, 2019

Lake Leon Produces Final ‘Legacy Class’ ShareLunker of 2019

AUSTIN – Lake Leon near Abilene produced the fifth and final Toyota Sharelunker “Legacy Class” entry over 13 pounds during the final weekend of the 2019 donation season March 29.

March 26, 2019

TPWD Fall Zebra Mussel Sampling Found No New Infested Lakes

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department found no new lakes infested with invasive zebra mussels during recent statewide early detection and monitoring. TPWD and partners monitor more than 60 lakes for early detection or population monitoring of zebra mussels.

March 22, 2019

TPW Commission Approves Changes to Saltwater Fishing Regulation for 2019-20

AUSTIN – On March 20, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved all the proposed changes to the saltwater fishing regulations. These changes are intended to streamline regulations for the entire Texas coast for spotted seatrout and modified regulations for certain species to be in line with federal rules to reduce confusion among anglers for sharks and cobia.

March 21, 2019

TPWD Stocking Tagged Fish in San Gabriel River for Prize Giveaway

AUSTIN – In 2010, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and partners established an ambitious 10-year conservation goal to restore and conserve 10 self-sustaining populations of the official state fish, Guadalupe bass, in creeks and rivers of central Texas. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of a passionate and committed network of public and private partners, that goal was realized in 2019. To celebrate, TPWD is partnering with the Texas Council of Fly Fishers International (TX-FFI), San Gabriel Fly Fishers, Bass Pro Shops and Living Waters Fly Fishing on a prize giveaway program to reward anglers for catching the state fish.