The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens has reopened again after months of repairs — and you can fish for free!

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is reopening Oct. 8 after emergency repairs to the building have been made.

FAIR. Water stained; 80 degrees; 0.84 feet above pool. Quality sized bass are good in 2-5 feet of water with soft plastics.

Below is a rundown of newsworthy briefs from the Texas outdoors. CRP numbers released The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announced it has accepted 1.78 million acres into the Conservation ...

Two legends of their sport were inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Hall of Fame Friday night. Ann Thomasson-Wilson ...

Fisherman wanting to reel in a walleye but not wanting to travel to the Panhandle should visit Wheeler Branch Reservoir near ...

Texas is home to thousands of lakes, dozens of rivers, and over 360 miles of coastline, making it a perfect place for fishing. The Lone Star State offers some of the most captivating angling ...

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2026 induction class through Nov. 1. Anyone can fill out the application nominating someone who they feel has made an impact ...

Renowned Kentucky angler Art Weston has once again rewritten the record books—this time with what he called the "most challenging catch" of his life. While fishing Lake Livingston in East Texas with ...

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center mascot "Ethel" poses at the re-grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony following the completion of emergency repairs. (Courtesy Photo) ATHENS The Texas Freshwater ...