TPWD’s New Catch Reporting System for Red Snapper to Take Effect June 1, 2014
Beginning June 1, 2014, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking that red snapper anglers (with the exception...
TP&W Field Notes
Stocking the Future
Fish hatcheries and stocking hatchery-reared fishes into saltwater ecosystems to supplement wild populations (stock enhancement) have been used as a...
Artificial Reefs in Texas
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the ocean. They occupy less than 0.1% of the ocean...
Ed Hegen Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Division, Region II Director Retiring After 43 Years of Service
The Early Days
"WANTED Young, Skinny, Wiry Fellows, Willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred."
That wasn't exactly how Ed...
Bonefish in the Laguna Madre and the rise of tropical species on the Texas coast
Rising water temperature on the south Texas coast has led to an increase in the amount of tropical fish species...
Big Trout on the Rise in the Upper Laguna Madre
If you have fished the coastal waters of South Texas, I'm sure you have heard that the Laguna Madre is...
Plecostomus Amongst Us
Back in the summer of 2010 the lower Laguna Madre was inundated with freshwater from a combination of three tropical...
Lionfish Stalking Our Bays?
Invasive species are a growing global concern in the Gulf of Mexico and the lionfish is rapidly on its way...
You, Me, and Debris
Take a moment and imagine that you are on a fishing trip with your family. As you are scouting the...
Volunteering on the Coast
You love fishing on the Texas coast, scuba diving in the Gulf, beachcombing along the shore or simply spending time...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce
Many thanks to my good friend Wendy Nix for sharing this wonderful recipe. My dinner guests all agree it’s the...