Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

[alexarae]

I have tried to use context clues...I have tried to re-read posts....but I can not figure out
where in the world you all are catching these "wild" fish.
Surely, it's not the bayou...is it?

If it is, what fish on God's green earth could live in that muck?
Can you sucessfully switch environments on a fish like that?

I am so curious. (:
Let me know...I have my net ready. *salutes with net*

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Any body of water......Bayou's, lakes, rivers and ponds

[Mzungu]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

 Yup, the mollies in my "Bayou Mollies" thread are indeed from the bayou, around downtown (Eleanor Tinsley Park). The Sheldon lake trip's catch was from an offshoot of Lake Houston. Like ek said, find a permanent body of water and you'll find fish!  

[alexarae]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Wow- how do you get to the bayou?
Not direction wise...I mean, how do you actually get down there? Are the fish in the middle? In the shallows?

Aren't there snakes and stuff?

I suppose that is a small price to pay for "au natural" fish.

[Brownsnoutuk]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Just remember, by law you need a fishing licence if your not in a state park!!!

And to take frogs or turtles you need a hunting licence.

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

some parks have boat launch ramps &/or fishing piers.
Most have public parking
I have used a hand net, a minow trap and a casting net.
the casting net works best for me.
bring a garden hoe with a long handle if you want to collect plants

[pam916]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

I live in Fort Worth, are there any interesting wild livebearers in this area?  Anyone know?

[PhishPhreek]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Here is a list by county

Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species of Texas by County

[armthehomeless]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Just remember, by law you need a fishing licence if your not in a state park!!!

And to take frogs or turtles you need a hunting licence.

Translation: You don't need a fishing liscence if you are in a state park???

[Mzungu]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Hmm, interesting. Found this on the TPWD site:

A valid fishing license with a freshwater or saltwater stamp is required to take fish, mussels, clams, crayfish or other aquatic life in the public waters of Texas. A hunting license is required to take turtles and frogs.

The first Saturday in June of each year is the annual Free Fishing Day and no person is required to have a fishing license or stamp endorsements while fishing on that day.

A fishing license and stamp endorsement are not required if fishing from the bank in a state park or in waters completely enclosed by a state park. All other fishing regulations, such as length and bag limits, remain in effect.

[armthehomeless]

Re: Where in the world is everyone catching these fish?

Thanks!