Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has completed contractual negotiations for the Texas Clipper to become the first major addition to the department’s Ships-to-Reefs program in more than 30 years. In early spring 2007, the clipper will be sunk...

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Get Ready!!! The Texas Black Bass Unlimited (TBBU) Houston Gala and Conservation FishFest ’96 in Dallas are on their way. TBBU, it’s fine members, and platinum sponsors, will join together to promote a project involving the revitalization of aging Texas...

Black Bass: The lake is just over two feet low and the water temperature has been in the mid to upper eighties for the last few weeks. All through June the bass were aggressive except during the week that the lake level fell over a foot. Buzzbaits, crankbaits, and...

Black bass: The bass have positioned themselves from about half way back in the bigger creeks to the backs of the creeks. The bigger fish have been concentrated near the creek backs and have been hitting an assortment of lures. Most of these fish are relating to...

AUSTIN, Texas — It is said that giving is better than receiving, but why not do both this holiday season. Persons who order a Texas State Parks Pass gift certificate before Dec. 31 to give to that special someone will receive a Texas State Parks holiday tree ornament...

The training of dogs for hunting purposes requires a knowledgeable trainer with a firm hand AND a kind heart. Dogs are trained in Texas to retrieve birds, primarily duck and geese. Pheasants and quail are also birds of prey in Texas that dogs are very useful in...

The Texas Black Bass Unlimited ’99 Houston Gala will be held October 23 at the Humble Civic Center in Humble. This year, TBBU will be raising funds for S.M.A.R.T., an organization derived to help all the fishing organizations work together to help with change of...

Aquatic vegetation has been dubbed many names. Some curse it because their boat propellers or water skis get caught in it. Leonard Ranne of Texas Black Bass Unlimited calls it “the salvation of our fisheries.” Many anglers share his attitude, but the truth is that...

Fishing on Rayburn is back to a summer time pattern. Start off by using a top water bait. I personally like a Rattling Chug Bug. This little chugger will walk like a Zara Spook or pop like a Pop -R. But it has a rattle in it and it drives the fish crazy! The best...

Spring has sprung and the dawg days are upon us. Fish have vacated the shallows and living in those 300 foot shady depths of Richland where they’re tough to catch. Time to stuff the rig back in the moth balls and stay indoors for the summer, not! Allow me to let...

Team bass fishing tournaments are a dime a dozen these days but a “new Kid On The Block” is really worth a closer look. Pro Team Trail was organized this year by some Ft. Worth area anglers that will be recognized by most of you readers of my regular tournament...

“Woo, Woo, Woo …” is all you could hear from the crowd as seasoned veteran pro angler, Woo Daves, from Burrowsville, Virginia, entered Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on the final day of competition to take the World Championship BASS Masters...

Structure, in relation to a lake, is any bottom contour change. Cover is any object that is in the lake, natural or man made. On any given lake, fish relate to the available structure, just as humans and animals relate to contour changes on the earth. We all adapt to...

GALVESTON — East Galveston Bay is producing increasing numbers of keeper sized speckled trout for anglers working the mid-bay reefs with pearl/chartreuse or strawberry/white B&L shad tails. Shorelines are also beginning to show signs of increasing action as...

GALVESTON — Warm water and good salinity levels have brought normally offshore species close enough for pier fishermen to bring a few ling, bonito, and kingfish to the boards. Plenty of sharks should be available this time of year and with them the speckled...

It’s hot and the fish have all moved to deeper and cooler water. What’s a fisherman to do? One option is grinding the reefs and jetties with lures or live bait and hopefully pick up a fish or two. Another good idea would be fishing the high tides early or...

Can my driver’s license be suspended if I’m arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated? Yes. Effective Sept.1, 2001, a person’s drivers license will be automatically suspended if the arrested person: * Is operating a watercraft powered with an engine having a...

AUSTIN, Texas — “Protect Rivers to Conserve Bays” is the theme for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s upcoming Coastal Expo events. “Rivers are the lifeblood of Texas bays. They protect and nourish the plants and animals that create ecologically healthy and...