Redfish fishing in Texas

Himachal Pradesh’s closed-season fishing crackdown should matter to Texas anglers because it shows the same rule that applies everywhere fish populations are under pressure: a regulation only works when anglers buy into the reason behind it. Between June 16 and July 9, 2026, Himachal Pradesh’s fisheries department registered 220 illegal fishing cases and recovered more than ₹2.28 lakh in fines during the state’s annual fishing ban. The numbers came from … Read the rest

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is showing why the next generation of Texas anglers does not have to begin with a tournament jersey, a bass boat, or a long drive to a major reservoir. In July 2026, the Laredo park scheduled a full slate of ranger-led outdoor programs, including “Fishing With A Ranger” on July 11, kayaking sessions on July 19 and July 26, night hikes, birding programs, and … Read the rest

San Antonio fishing is usually discussed differently than coastal redfish tournaments, offshore snapper runs, or high school bass events. Yet the city’s public-water rules show why urban angling belongs inside the same Texas sportsmen conversation. MySA reported on July 5, 2026, that fishing is legal along the San Antonio River Walk and other public waters when anglers have the proper Texas fishing license and freshwater endorsement. That matters because urban … Read the rest

Sargent’s fishing calendar does not end when the Sargent Trout And Redfish Tournament leaves the weigh-in table. The 2026 Hooked On Sargent Fishing Rodeo gives the Matagorda County coastal community another major summer fishing weekend from July 23 through July 25, turning local tournament energy into a broader family, inshore, offshore, vendor, music, and marina-centered event. That matters because Sargent is building something more useful than one good tournament date. … Read the rest

Lake Meredith’s new zebra mussel status is not only a Panhandle conservation story. It is a Texas tournament-angling story because competitive fishermen move boats, trailers, livewells, anchors, ropes, bait buckets, electronics, and gear between lakes all season. On June 25, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department designated Lake Meredith, near Amarillo, as fully infested with invasive zebra mussels after evidence showed an established, reproducing population in the reservoir. For … Read the rest

The 2026 CCA Texas STAR Tournament is already deep enough into the calendar for anglers to feel the summer rhythm, but not far enough along for the biggest storylines to be settled. ABC13 reported on July 4, 2026, that the tournament was five weeks in and still had plenty of major prizes available. That timing is exactly why STAR works so well on the Texas coast. It is not a … Read the rest

Southeast Texas high school fishing is becoming a serious development pathway for young anglers, not just a weekend activity with rods and boat ramps. The Southeast Texas High School Fishing Association has announced its 2026-27 season schedule after finishing the 2025-26 campaign in May, with seven total events beginning November 21 at Toledo Bend and ending with a two-day championship May 1-2 at Sam Rayburn. For Texas Sportsmen readers, the … Read the rest

The Sargent Trout And Redfish Tournament works because it is built around the way Texas coastal fishing actually happens: early launches, familiar bay water, local sponsors, amateur anglers, weigh-in pressure, and a community gathering point at the end of the day. The Sargent Area Chamber of Commerce lists the 17th annual S.T.A.R.T. Fishing Tournament for Saturday, June 13, 2026, on the Matagorda Bay complex, with tournament hours from 6:00 a.m. … Read the rest

Texas anglers are used to thinking about catch-and-release as an ethic. The Gulf-wide disCARD study asks them to think about it as data, too. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is partnering with Mississippi State University and the other Gulf state agencies on a new reef fish discard project that relies on anglers filling out hybrid catch cards and submitting trip information after offshore fishing. For Texas saltwater anglers, the … Read the rest

Texas’ 2026 federal red snapper season opened earlier than many coastal anglers expected. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that the private recreational angler season in federal waters would open May 22 instead of the typical June 1 start, giving offshore crews a longer runway that includes Memorial Day weekend. For Texas coastal anglers, that date change affects more than the first legal snapper run. It changes how families … Read the rest