texas freshwater fisheries

Texas Fishing 101: A Beginners Guide to the Freshwater Fisheries of Texas

October 20, 2021 | By Dan Oko

The numbers don’t lie. With nearly 7,000 named lakes in Texas and nearly 190,000 miles of river, not to mention stock tanks and ponds on private property, freshwater fishing in the state offers tons of fun and a lifetime of challenges.

Gone Fishing

August 18, 2014 | By Terri Schexnayder

Casting my line into the water, I smiled to think I was no bigger than the little girl across from me when I last tried my hand at fishing.

The October 2023 issue of Texas Highways "Tastes Like Home"

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