Fishing in Texas is a beloved pastime thanks to the state’s huge variety of waters and fish species, ranging from Gulf Coast ...

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The federal government on Thursday announced the first three offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Mexico. Companies can now bid on the leases, which are located off the Texas and Louisiana ...

The yellowfin tuna that hung down past Tuan Nguyen’s waist would soon make excellent sashimi, he promised. Never mind what might be available in a restaurant, “nothing can compare to this fresh ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The 17th annual Saltwater Sweeties fishing tournament was hosted in Aransas Pass. The weigh-in was held at Conn Brown Harbor and organizers explained it was even bigger this ...

NACOGDOCHES — Water level is about three inches low and stained. Surface temp in the 80s. Fishing guide Stanley Gresham says crappie fishing has been good around brush and old timber in 17-25 feet, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In honor of Free Fishing Day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reeled in some fishing resources to help anglers of all skill levels and ages net a great catch.

The red snapper fishing season in federal waters off the Texas Coast closes November 21, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. But don’t get ...

The longest red snapper fishing season in years will come to close in a couple of weeks as cooler weather moves into the ...