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Through-the-Gill Hook Removal


This video from the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center shows you how to remove hooks that get caught deep in a fish's esophagus or stomach.

Fishing 101: Basic Gear Assembly


This video shows you step-by-step how to assemble a fishing rod and tackle. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Catching Rainbow trout - Tips from a Fisheries Biologist


Every winter, we stock rainbow trout in accessible areas that anglers of all abilities can enjoy, especially those living in urban areas who may not have access to bigger lakes. Here are some tips for catching them. Find a fishing spot near you at https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/management/stocking/trout_stocking.phtml

Fishing 101: Freshwater Fishing in Texas


Meet some Texas freshwater fish and get tips for catching them. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Night Fishing in Texas


Fishing the Late Shift Well-lit piers and cooler temps make nighttime the right time to enjoy a little fishing. The camaraderie is fun, too. Find a nearby fishing spot at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/wheretofish/

Fishing 101: Fishing with Kids


Get tips for ensuring that both you and your kids have a good time on your fishing trips. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Fishing 101: Tackle Box & Supplies


Here are some tips about basic tackle and supplies for your fishing trip. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Fishing101: Bait & Lures


Don't be overwhelmed by fishing lures. Here are some tried-and-true bait ideas that will work with all kinds of fish. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Video from the Field: Alligator Gar Spawning at Richland Creek


Watch as Alligator Gar spawn. About 15 Alligator Gar moved up the Richland Creek channel from the Trinity River into the shallow floodwaters covering the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area. There were two 6-7 foot female gar; each had 4-5 males trailing her. Spawning typically takes place in shallow areas of flooded vegetation when springtime water temperatures exceed 68 degrees. Eggs hatch within a couple of days. Young fish feed on larval fishes and insects. To learn more about Alligator Gar in Texas, visit http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/alg/ For more on the Richland Creek WMA, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=23 #AlligatorGar

Fishing 101: How to Clean & Store Your Catch


See step-by-step how to filet and store your fish. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Fishing for Gargantuan Gar


The alligator gar may be more of a "gentle giant" than a "river monster," but its sheer size and toothy snout have given it a bad rap over the years. Now, however, more anglers are pursuing gar, and biologists are beginning to learn more about this fascinating denizen of the deep.

Fishing 101: Saltwater Fishing in Texas


Meet some Texas saltwater fish and get tips for catching them. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Fishing With Your Piers


Pier fishing along the Texas coast is easy and convenient. Whether you're fishing for shark, red fish, spotted sea trout, or flounder, there's a pier close by with plenty of room for everyone. Check out what's biting at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/fishreport.phtml

Building Fish Structure, Hands-On Habitat


Hands-On Habitat: As reservoirs age, natural places for fish to find food and shelter can be lost. So crews in Northeast Texas are sinking some strange-looking structures and seeding native plants to improve the situation for both fish and fishermen. This project was funded in part by a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Flounder Fishing, The Rise of the Forgotten Flounder


The Rise of the Forgotten Flounder This is a story that looks at the Southern Flounder here in Texas. From fishing to gigging to stocking, all things flounder. Texas Parks and Wildlife has started raising Southern Flounder at their coastal hatcheries. This also takes a look at those efforts. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife television show. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Treating Barotrauma in Largemouth Bass (Fizzing)


In barotrauma, the bladders of largemouth bass brought up from deep water expand to a point that can seriously injure or kill the fish. This video shows a safe method for treating it.

Fishing 101: How to Cast


Learn about basic fishing rods and how to cast safely. Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Running of the Bass, White Bass Fishing in Texas


Freshwater anglers all across the state look forward to the annual spring run of White Bass. When the conditions are right, the fishing is easy. When the conditions aren't right, the anglers just have to work a little bit harder. Catch up with some white bass anglers at Colorado Bend State Park, just below the Inks Lake dam, and on the Sabine River. See our PBS show schedule on our web site www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

White Bass Run in Texas


Fishing for white bass is a favorite springtime ritual as the bass migrate to upstream shallow areas to spawn. Discover some good white bass fishing spots. For more info., see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_br_t3200_0022e/

Release The Kraken!


With so many miles of coastal bottom in the Texas Gulf Coast and very little reef structure for fish to feed upon, Texas Parks and Wildlife has created an Artificial Reef Program that consists of everything from toppled oil rigs to man-made reef balls. Once these structures are encrusted with plants and animals that create habitat, the fish come and the fishermen come too. The latest offering to the reef program is a 371-foot cargo ship called The Kraken. To find out more about the Artificial Reef Program go to http://tpwd.texas.gov/artificialreef

Fishing 101: Getting Started


From loaner tackle to free fishing spots, this video will show you how easy it is to get started fishing - no experience required! Learn how to fish with Texas Parks and Wildlife's "Take Me Fishing 101" series for beginning anglers. For more information, including free fishing events in your area, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.

Carp Fishing, The International Pursuit


The once-maligned carp is emerging as a sought-after sport fish, and anglers are coming to Texas from around the world just to catch them. Tag along as we hit the Texas carp hotspots, Lady Bird Lake in Austin, and Lake Fork near Dallas. Yes, the same Lake Fork that's known for monster bass is now famous for its monster carp as well. See the PBS show schedule on our web site http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/

Report your Alligator Gar Harvest - It's Mandatory in Texas


All alligator gar harvested from Texas public waters other than Falcon International Reservoir must be reported within 24 hours to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department via mobile app or online. Report using the “My Texas Hunt Harvest” mobile app (iOS and Android) or report online at https://apps.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntharvest/fishing/garHarvestReporting.faces. With exceptions on Falcon Lake and Trinity River, statewide daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar. More info on special restrictions and reporting at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/gar-closure

The Guadalupe, Tracing a Texas River


This story traces the Guadalupe River from its headwaters all the way down to the Gulf, highlighting some of the things you see and can do along the way. For more on Texas rivers, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/

Where to Wade Fish on the Texas Coast


Grab a pole and start wading! It’s a style of fishing few try, yet some anglers say it’s the only way to go. Wade fishing not only puts you right where the action is, but the experts say you can catch more and bigger fish. Find out more about fishing at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/