Fishing in Texas Articles & Videos

• How to Rig a Basstrix

  Basstrix swim baits have set the angling world on fire since they were first introduced by the company's owner Bruce Porter. Located in California, Basstrix has proved to be innovative in the creation of several lures and baits, however, th… read more

• Texas Camping and Fishing

  Texas offers outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities for fishing and camping. Many rivers, lakes and streams flow through state parks providing campers easy access to water activities. In many Texas state parks, you can cast a line for… read more

• Coastal Fishing Equipment Recommendations in Texas

  From Galveston Island east of Houston to the waters around Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, Texas has hundreds of miles of sugar-sand beaches, tidal grassland and gulf coast shoreline. Fishing for bonefish, stripers, redfish or blues… read more

• Texas Fishing Tips in Somerville, Texas

  Lake Somerville, Texas is part of the Lake Somerville State Park. The lake is to the west of Houston in East Texas. Fishing the lake can yield several different species of sport fish, including crappie, bass, bluegill and stripers. Make sur… read more

• Fishing on Lake Conroe, Texas

  Lake Conroe is to the west of the Houston metroplex. It is possible to fish for several species of sport-fish in the lake. Out-of-state anglers need to have a valid Texas fishing license, which can be purchased at sports stores or online. L… read more

• Places to Go Fishing in Texas

  Anglers and boaters visiting Texas will not be at a loss when it comes to finding a place to go fishing. With the state's many rivers, lakes and reservoirs, anglers have many opportunities to cast their lines into a body of freshwater. Spec… read more

• Limestone Lake, Texas, Fishing

  Lake Limestone is a 12,000-acre lake that is a mere 43 feet deep at its deepest point. Located between Houston and Dallas, west of Interstate 45, this lake is deceptively more challenging to access for fishing than at first glance. With onl… read more

• How to Fish in Salt Water in Texas

  Saltwater anglers will not be disappointed fishing the waters of Texas. There is a wealth of saltwater species of fish, so anglers of all experience levels should be able to reel in the "big one." Whether fishing the surf, flats, open water… read more

• How to Tie a Texas Rig for Small Mouth Fishing

  The smallmouth bass angler needs to have the ability to deliver her plastic lures into areas full of such structure as boulders and downed trees. Fishing a typical rig in these scenarios can be problematic, as the point of the hook will con… read more

• East Texas Bass Fishing Tips

  The state of Texas is home to eight different types of bass, including the popular largemouth bass and the spotted bass. A combination of thousands of acres of freshwater lakes, rivers and man-made reservoirs, as well as year-round sunny we… read more

• Texas Salt Water Fishing Regulations

  Salt water fishing is a popular form of fishing in the state of Texas. This is mainly due to the larger size of the catchable fish in the ocean verses the lakes within the state. However, like most other states that have an ocean coastline,… read more

• Best Bass Fishing Lakes in Texas

  Anglers can find other states that have many more bodies of freshwater, but it's hard to find a state that has so many good lakes for bass fishing as does Texas. Anglers who target bass in the waters of Texas have a shot at catching a bass… read more

• The Best Time of Year for Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

  South Padre Island is an area of Texas known for its abundance of outdoor activities, including fishing. Fishermen come from all across the country to fish the waters of the island, and some catch large spotted sea trout, red snapper and bl… read more

• Tips on Fishing a Texas Rig Worm

  A Texas rigged worm is a fishing lure technique in which a plastic worm is made "weedless" by the angler in order to fish in places where it might normally become snagged. The hook is inserted into the top of the worm and then pulled throug… read more

• Tips for Bass Fishing In Texas

  The state of Texas presents some outstanding opportunities for bass fishing. An abundance of deep lakes, warm weather and an ample food supply help to produce large bass which can be well over the 10 lb. mark. Fishing for bass is enjoyed by… read more

• Texas Bass Fishing Tips

  Fishing for bass in Texas involves many of the same techniques, equipment and considerations as fishing for bass in other parts of the United States. What sets Texas bass fishing apart are the abundance of large lakes and reservoirs and the… read more