Fishing for Texas Walleye | Catfish Stocking | Waterways Clean-up | Big Bass Video Roundup | Kayak Safety Course | and More!
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Now’s the Time for Walleye Fishing
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Lake Meredith's [ [link removed] ] red canyon walls are its first surprise, the second is its immense size. But the biggest surprise of all – walleye [ [link removed] ]! This Panhandle lake offers excellent fishing for tasty walleye, a fish usually found much farther north.
Walleye can be caught here from the bank or a boat, with live bait or artificials. Find pro tips for the best lures and technique, and the story of how science got the walleye here, in the "Texas Parks & Wildlife "magazine story Lone Star Walleye [ [link removed] ].
April to June is when you'll have the best luck with walleye, so start planning your road trip today. When you get back, try this simple-yet-delicious recipe for French-style Walleye with Butter and Capers [ [link removed] ].
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Kids + Catfish = Summer Fun
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Temperatures are climbing, the catfish are jumping, and we're stocking them in Neighborhood Fishin' [ [link removed] ] ponds!
Catching cats is a fun way for children (or anyone) to learn how to fish. Neighborhood Fishin' spots make it easy: entry is free, channel catfish are stocked regularly from May-July and Sept.-Oct., and there are bathrooms, tables and parking – perfect for making family fishing memories.
Need bait? Catfish go for stinky bait like hot dogs. You and the kids can even make your own catfish bait [ [link removed] ]. Need fishing gear? Borrow some from our tackle loaner program [ [link removed] ]. Check out the catfish stocking locations [ [link removed] ] and make your summer plans.
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Clean and Cook: Blackened Catfish Tacos
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Catfish are so tasty, restaurants are named after them and recipes rely on their firmness and flavor – rich and just a touch sweet.
Check out the short video Cleaning Channel Catfish [ [link removed] ], then try our easy video recipe for Blackened Catfish Tacos [ [link removed] ] – kids love them. Pro Tip: catfish 14" to 17" long are considered the best size for eating.
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Federal Red Snapper Season Opens Soon
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Red snapper season opens June 1 in federal waters, in-season harvest will be monitored to determine the closure date. Your daily limit is 2, 16" minimum [ [link removed] ]. Red snapper season is open year-round in state waters, and the daily limit is 4, 15" minimum.
Anyone fishing for red snapper or other reef fish [ [link removed] ] in the Gulf must possess a venting tool or a rigged descending device [ [link removed] ] on their boat. Properly releasing reef fish reduces their mortality. For a demonstration, watch the how-to video [ [link removed] ].
For more about the great fishing along our coast, see the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story Saltwater Sampling [ [link removed] ].
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Big Bass Video Roundup
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Another successful Legacy Lunker season has ended – find the final stats and stories in our press release Toledo Bend, O.H. Ivie Power 2025 ShareLunker Collection Season Across the Finish Line [ [link removed] ].
But big bass season is not over in Texas – Toyota ShareLunker [ [link removed] ] continues all year! Here are a few videos to inspire and inform you on our world-famous big bass:
* For fishing tips from a pro, watch this excerpt from a Bass University seminar held at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center [ [link removed] ], Lee Livesay's BIG Bass Secrets: Structure Fishing Tips & Tricks For Texas Lakes [ [link removed] ].
* Texas hosted this year's Bassmaster Classic, and the champion had the biggest winning weight in tournament history! Find out more in the video Easton Fothergill Wins the 2025 Bassmaster Classic at Lake Ray Roberts [ [link removed] ].
* All the bass caught during Bassmaster were returned to Ray Roberts Lake [ [link removed] ]. Watch this mini-video of their big bass care from catch to release [ [link removed] ].
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"A message from our non-profit partner Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation:"
Join the Gulf Trust’s Trash Free Gulf Campaign
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) is excited to support the Gulf Trust’s Trash Free Gulf [ [link removed] ] campaign to protect Texas’ precious watersheds.
This landmark cleanup event, presented by H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future, will span every major watershed and stretch of coastline in Texas. Gulf Trust has also partnered with Keep Texas Beautiful, Mender, TPWF, YETI, 40+ local organizations, and thousands of volunteers to launch this unprecedented effort.
Cleanups take place in May. Volunteer for a cleanup near you [ [link removed] ]! Be a part of this historic statewide movement to support our watersheds – from Texas streams to the Gulf.
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Free Paddling Safety Course Designed for Anglers
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Kayaks and canoes are an excellent way to access fish you can't reach by larger boats. But as easy as paddlecraft are to master, surprises can cause safety issues.
There are a variety of free online paddling safety courses [ [link removed] ], including Paddlecraft Angling Safety [ [link removed] ]. Take the class before your next kayak fishing trip, and remember:
* Check the weather forecast.
* Wear your life jacket [ [link removed] ].
* Tell someone where you're going.
* Success means you return home safely.
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