Gulf Shrimp Season Closing May 15
AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on May 15 until a still-to-be determined time in July.
TPWD News Releases
May 8, 2014
May 6, 2014
TPWD Seeking Information from Hand-fishing Anglers
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking additional information to learn more about the practice of hand fishing for catfish in the state. Also known as noodling or grabbling, hand fishing was legalized in Texas in 2011.
May 5, 2014
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2014 Winners
ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, has announced the Texas division winners for 2014.
April 29, 2014
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Brings Big Benefits to TPWD, Local Economy, Lake Fork Fishery
ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) world championship bass tournament will return to Lake Fork May 9—11, 2014.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS—The Athens community will celebrate the joint heritage of Texas and Mexico with a day of dance, food and fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on Saturday, May 3.
Outdoor Adventures Area, Kid-friendly Activities and Off-road Test Tracks Highlight Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Fork
ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing, is bringing the best anglers along with some of the biggest bands in country music to Lake Fork. In addition, there will be a full lineup of family-friendly activities taking place on the grounds of the Sabine River Authority (SRA) just east of the Lake Fork Dam.
April 22, 2014
Game Warden Field Notes, April 22, 2014
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
April 18, 2014
It’s Fishin’ Time in Texas
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has begun stocking channel catfish into Neighborhood Fishin’ Program lakes in urban areas across Texas. Stockings will take place every two weeks through the summer and fall except during August, when high water temperatures may limit fish survival.
April 17, 2014
Public Comment Sought on Rules to Require Draining Water from Vessels on All Public Fresh Waters
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved for public comment a proposal to require that all boats operating on all public fresh water in Texas be drained after use to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels.
April 15, 2014
Toyota Texas Bass Classic Qualifiers Announced for 2014
ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the World Championship of Professional Bass Fishing, brings the best set of qualified anglers to Lake Fork, May 9-11. The three-day tournament combines the Top 15 in Angler of the Year (AOY) points from all three major tournaments including the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and the PAA Tournament Series. Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expos and country music concerts will add to the daily excitement of this event.