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Aug. 12—ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year's induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who've ...

Fishing in Texas is a beloved pastime thanks to the state’s huge variety of waters and fish species, ranging from Gulf Coast saltwater to sprawling inland lakes and winding rivers. Anglers can chase ...

ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - As an 8 million dollar renovation project continues, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center rebuilt one of its most popular attractions. The fishing piers were torn down as a ...

Sep. 13—AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)'s Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well ...

The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is one of North America’s most iconic freshwater fish and a favorite among ...

Texas is home to thousands of lakes, dozens of rivers, and over 360 miles of coastline, making it a perfect place for fishing. The Lone Star State offers some of the most captivating angling ...

Tom Fox / Staff Photographer If you plan to hunt or fish this year in Texas, it’s time to pay for a new license. New hunting/fishing licenses went on sale Thursday for the 2024-25 season. Current-year ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There’s no rigging style bass anglers rely on more than the classic Texas rig, and the ...

Aug. 13—ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year's induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals or organizations who've ...

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2026 induction class through Nov. 1. Anyone can fill out the application nominating someone who they feel has made an impact ...