Where Texas Hunting and Fishing Competitions Come to Life
Texas Redfish Fishing belongs in coastal bays, Gulf passes, and estuaries, not in the new facilities opening around Sherman High School. That distinction matters because Sherman ISD’s construction work is a major local sports and school-capacity story, but the confirmed plans do not create redfish access, saltwater habitat, fishing piers, launch points, or tournament water. For anglers in Grayson County, the better reading is this: Sherman’s new campus and athletic … Read the rest
Cotton Bowl Renovations have reshaped how football crowds, teams, media crews, and Fair Park visitors move through one of Dallas’ busiest event settings. As of September 15, 2026, the first phase is no longer a future promise in the provided timeline; the City of Dallas agreement set Phase I completion for September 1, 2026, while Phase II planning remains tied to later deadlines. For fans who care about the Red … Read the rest
The Texas Football Training Complex officially opened on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Austin, giving the University of Texas football program a major new practice and event facility just before the September 5, 2026, season opener against Texas State. The Frank and Wofford Denius complex cost about $80 million, was funded by UT Athletics and private donors, and includes a 79,000-square-foot indoor facility with a full-length 100-yard FieldTurf football field, … Read the rest
Sam Rayburn low water has moved the bass conversation from broad shoreline fishing to sharper decisions about depth, cover, access, and timing. As of September 7, 2026, Sam Rayburn Reservoir was 67.1% full at 155.00 feet Mean Water Surface, about 9.40 feet below the 164.40-foot conservation pool, according to Water Data for Texas. That is not a small adjustment for anglers. It changes what is wet, what is exposed, … Read the rest
The Black Bass Championship in Hot Springs is set for Sunday, September 27 through Sunday, October 4, 2026, with Lake Hamilton serving as the competition water and Hot Springs, Arkansas, taking on a full international bass-fishing week. USAngling lists the event as the 2026 Black Bass World Championship, with three competition days scheduled for October 1-3 after practice and opening activities begin on September 27 on the official event page… Read the rest
Sam Rayburn Strategies matter more than usual for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division Super Tournament scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, because the event pairs a proven big-bass reservoir with late-summer pressure, low lake conditions, hot weather, and falling water temperatures. As of September 7, 2026, the tournament had not yet been held, so this preview stays focused on confirmed conditions, practical preparation, and how competitors can make better … Read the rest
Lake Austin hydrilla is now a direct fishing story, not just a shoreline maintenance issue. As of the February 27, 2026 vegetation survey cited by the city, hydrilla covered about 592 acres of Lake Austin, and all aquatic vegetation together covered about 37% of the lake, according to the City of Austin Lake Austin page. For bass anglers, dock owners, boaters, and youth fishing families, that amount of grass … Read the rest
Corpus Christi Water Levels have moved from drought strain to a sharp rebound, and that shift is changing how anglers read the lake, the river system, and the bays tied to the Nueces watershed. For bass fishermen, rising water can reopen cover, spread fish, and change daily patterns. For coastal anglers, the bigger issue is how freshwater inflows, or the lack of managed releases, affect salinity, bait, and fish stress … Read the rest
Canyon Lake fishing has become an infrastructure story as much as a casting story, with dam maintenance, changing water levels, access closures, algae controls, and park changes all affecting how anglers plan a day on the water. The key detail for readers is that the name Canyon Lake applies to separate fisheries in Arizona and Texas, and the recent access picture is different at each one. In Arizona, Salt River … Read the rest
Texas Fishing License requirements changed before the 2026-27 license year, and anglers age 17 and older now need to plan for identification checks before buying most recreational hunting or fishing licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved updated proof-of-residency and identification rules on March 26, 2026, and the changes took effect on August 3, 2026, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s license ID validation FAQ.