Volunteering on the Coast
You love fishing on the Texas coast, scuba diving in the Gulf, beachcombing along the shore or simply spending time...
TP&W Field Notes
Employee Profile: Mike Ray | Coastal Fisheries Deputy Division Director
"I got to Texas as soon as I could." I never actually heard Mike Ray say this, but I think...
Harvest Monitoring and Estimation of Landings
In 2011, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division estimated that more than 51,000 spotted seatrout and...
Water Spinach - Does it Pose a Threat to Texas Waterways?
Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatic) is a popular green vegetable enjoyed by the Texas Asian American community. The plant is native...
Brown Tide in Baffin Bay: A look at what we have learned and what the future may hold
In the early 1990s the Baffin Bay area of the Laguna Madre was plagued by what turned out to be...
No Boat, No Problem…Go Fish
Why do people fish? Because they can. Where do people fish? Anywhere they can.
For almost forty years Texas Parks...
Migration, Gene Flow, and Marine Fishery Management
In fishing, as in life, there are few indisputable facts. However, you don't have to be a seasoned angler to...
Aging Red Snapper
Red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, is a popular game fish and delectable table fare sought after by commercial and recreational fishermen...
Future for Fisheries
As a recent graduate from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) I was fortunate to have been selected to intern...
Data from of Harvest Surveys Along the Texas Gulf Coast
If youre one of the lucky people in Texas who frequently fish our coastal waters and launch your vessel at...
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...