TP&W Field Notes

Trout Trends in the Upper Laguna Madre Ecosystem: The Past 10 Years

Chas Downey | Fish and Wildlife Technician, Upper Laguna Madre Ecosystem
One of the most sought-after sportfish in Texas is spotted seatrout. They commonly live nine to ten years and have...

Protecting Our Island Nurseries

Owen Fitzsimmons | Webless Migratory Game Bird Program Leader, TPWD
In the spring of 1920, biologist T. Gilbert Pearson set out on the “Jim Duke,” a boat owned and operated...

Unique Environments Drive Unique Fisheries: The Case of Black Drum in Baffin Bay

Joel Anderson | Natural Resource Specialist, Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Research Station, TPWD
Baffin Bay is a small section of the Upper Laguna Madre bay system, and it is located south of Corpus...

Fishing for the Facts

Zechariah Turk | Aransas Bay Ecosystem | TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s mission statement is “To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and...

Join the Texas Oyster Cult This Winter

Tad Papes | Rockport Marine Laboratory, Corpus Christi Bay Ecosystem
As the winter season sets in and water temperature begins to dip, it can become tempting to enjoy the comforts...

The Future of Southern Flounder Hatchery Production

Ashley Fincannon | TPWD Coastal Fisheries Marine Development Center Hatchery Manager
Anyone who enjoys fishing along the Texas coast knows that southern flounder (flounder) are a popular fish to catch. Whether...

The History and Ecological Value of the Sabine Lake Oyster Reef

Dr. Carey Gelpi | Ecosystem Leader of Sabine Lake Marine Lab, TPWD Coastal Fisheries
Many people probably don’t realize it, but Sabine Lake supports one of the largest unharvested oyster reefs in the Gulf...

Oyster Reef Restoration in Texas: A Balancing Act

Emma Clarkson | Habitat Assessment Team Lead, TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division
If you’ve lived in Texas for any amount of time you’ve likely had the opportunity to eat an oyster. You...

Paddle the Texas Coast

Holly Grand | Coastal Outreach Coordinator, TPWD Coastal Fisheries
If you’re looking for a new fishing adventure this summer, consider exploring one of the Texas Paddling Trails. The number...

Artificial Reefs and Red Snapper – Closer than your local grocery store!

J. Brooke Shipley | Ph.D. Chief Scientist, TPWD Artificial Reefs Program
Just over 10 road miles, or nine nautical miles (NM), is all it takes for a Texas angler to access...

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