We are definitely seeing the Spring pattern in full swing. The warmer temperatures (as high as 90 degrees here lately) have warmed the water and the tides have been holding at Springtime levels. Last weekend was Easter and the crowds were strong, Sunday Beach looked like mid Summer. Speaking of Sunday Beach, the J Hook […]

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas Sea Grant College Program is asking Texans to help it chart its course in the areas of coastal and marine research, outreach and education by participating in an online survey. As a “thank you,” five people who complete the survey will be chosen at random to win $100 gift […]

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of shallow-water groupers – except for gag – re-opened April 1 within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters. The annual February 1 – March 31 closure of Gulf recreational shallow-water grouper includes gag, black, red, yellowfin, scamp, yellowmouth, […]

In 2011, Calhoun County volunteers returned 42.75 pounds of used fishing line to Berkley Fishing in Iowa. Call the Texas Sea Grant Extension office at (361) 552-9747 if you would like to learn more about this program and how you can help.