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...
TP&W Field Notes
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...
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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta
Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...