Fishing News

Fish, win cash, and support a great cause at the Big Bass Classic on May 3 at Lake Wright Patman. Supports United way of Greater Texarkana.

The ultimate bass fishing competition, the Super Bowl of all the bass fishing tournaments is the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic. It's headed to Texas for the fourth time and it will be held north of the Dallas Ft. Worth area this weekend, March 21 - 23.

Texas is big and so are the fish. Last year anglers in Texas broke records on how many big fish they caught.

If you love to fish, here is some great news especially for East Texas. With all the rain we have had and still having it means a great season for is ahead for white bass fishing. That is the prediction from the biologists at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say and they should know they are the experts when it comes to knowing about good fishing conditions...

Meet Ann Thomasson Wilson and Rick Clunn, 2025 inductees into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

The City of Texarkana, Texas, is set to welcome top anglers as the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Regional Tournament comes to town this week. The tournament promises excitement for fans and fishing enthusiasts, with skilled competitors battling it out on Lake Wright Patman.

Over the past 20 years, the Texas Freshwater Fish Stamp has been crucial in preserving and enhancing the state’s freshwater fisheries. Introduced in 2004, the stamp has generated over $130 million, primarily used for building, renovating, and maintaining Texas freshwater fish hatcheries.

Calling all Texas hunters and anglers, did you know your license will be expiring soon? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding you to purchase your new license for the 2024-25 season.

If your fish story gets bigger and bigger every time you tell it you might have some big competition. A new Arkansas State Record was made for the biggest fish last Saturday, June 15.

There are a lot of great lakes and rivers in Arkansas to go fishing, but if you are out for the day fishing and you see this fish you are advised by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to kill it immediately.

It's time to grab your fishing gear and head out to one of Arkansas' beautiful lakes and go fishing. This weekend it is the Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend from noon on Friday, June 7, until Sunday evening, June 9, 2024.

Free Fishing Day in Texas returns this Saturday, June 1, allowing residents and visitors to fish in public waterways across the state without needing a fishing license. This annual event, held on the first Saturday in June, encourages Texans to embrace the outdoors, prepare their fishing gear, and enjoy fishing with family and friends.