Where Texas Hunting and Fishing Competitions Come to Life
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
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.
Fly Fishing Instructor training is on the calendar for Texas anglers who want to move from personal skill to community teaching. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists the next workshop for August 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Honey Creek Ranch, 26226 TX-46, Spring Branch, TX 78070, with instruction tied to casting, aquatic ecology, habitat, equipment, flies, safety, and ethical fishing practices through the TPWD workshop … Read the rest
Kings of Cowtown gives North Texas bass teams a tight, high-pressure format: two tournament days, three Dallas-Fort Worth area lakes, 60 team spots, and a cumulative total weight deciding the winner. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 8-9, with the field built from the top 30 teams from the 2025 event and 30 more teams coming through three qualifiers, according to the official tournament page. For competitors, the … Read the rest