September 2024 An Ecological Characterization of Tarpon Nursery Habitats in Texas James Sanchez, M.S. | Angler Engagement Coordinator | Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation Harte Research Institute of Gulf of Mexico Studies Picture yourself transported back to the 1930s, standing on a dock in Port Aransas, the “Tarpon Capital of the World.”... Read More
September 2024 Molecular Pathways Leading to Malpigmentation in Flounder: Part Two of Three Dr. Lee Fuiman and Sally Palmer Abnormal pigmentation, known as malpigmentation, is an undesirable trait which has been documented worldwide in hatchery-produced flatfish, including southern flounder... Read More
August 2024 Deployments Begin in New Sabine Nearshore Site TPWD Staff Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Artificial Reef Program, Friends of Sabine Reefs, and CCA Texas are excited to announce that... Read More
August 2024 Molecular Pathways Leading to Malpigmentation in Flounder: Part One of Three Amanda Jacoby | Photos courtesy of UT Marine Science Institute It's no longer unexpected to hear about the decline of the Southern Flounder populations, as the imposition of bag limits... Read More
August 2024 Return ‘Em Right: A Collective Drive to Tackle Barotrauma Nick Haddad A Push for Better Releases Most avid offshore anglers have heard a lot of chatter about venting tools, descending devices... Read More
July 2024 CCA Texas Advocacy Update Shane Bonnot | CCA Texas Advocacy Director Some developments are unfolding on various items that have strong potential to influence fisheries and habitat, some at a snail’s... Read More
June 2024 CCA Texas Habitat Efforts Continue to Move Forward John Blaha It’s hard to believe, but when this issue hits the newsstands we will be five months through 2024. CCA Texas... Read More
June 2024 Advancements in Fishing Technology: Changing the Way We Catch & Release Fish Offshore Nick Haddad While scrolling my Facebook timeline, I stumbled upon a post regarding an early grouper closure that had the fishing community... Read More
May 2024 Tags for Trout – Texas Leads the Way for Spotted Seatrout Management Shane Bonnot | CCA Texas Advocacy Director In the March 2024 issue of Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, we detailed recent alterations in bag and slot limits for... Read More
April 2024 Respect the Resource and Our Fellow Fishermen John Blaha | Assistant Director and Habitat Director The Texas coast offers some of the most diverse, productive, and heavily-used waters along the entire Gulf coast. The Upper... Read More