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Lake Meredith's red canyon walls are its first surprise, the second is its immense size. But the biggest surprise of all – walleye! 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.
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.
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Temperatures are climbing, the catfish are jumping, and we're stocking them in Neighborhood Fishin' 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. Need fishing gear? Borrow some from our tackle loaner program. Check out the catfish stocking locations and make your summer plans.
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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, then try our easy video recipe for Blackened Catfish Tacos – kids love them. Pro Tip: catfish 14" to 17" long are considered the best size for eating.
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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. 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 in the Gulf must possess a venting tool or a rigged descending device on their boat. Properly releasing reef fish reduces their mortality. For a demonstration, watch the how-to video.
For more about the great fishing along our coast, see the Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine story Saltwater Sampling.
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A message from our non-profit partner Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) is excited to support the Gulf Trust’s Trash Free Gulf 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! Be a part of this historic statewide movement to support our watersheds – from Texas streams to the Gulf.
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, including Paddlecraft Angling Safety. Take the class before your next kayak fishing trip, and remember:
- Check the weather forecast.
- Wear your life jacket.
- Tell someone where you're going.
- Success means you return home safely.
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Fish Texas is made possible by the generous support of Toyota.
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