Fishing Links

U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
On September 20, 2004, the U.S. Commission on ocean Policy fulfilled its mandate to submit recommendations for a coordinated and comprehensive national ocean policy to the President and Congress. The Commission's final report, "An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century," contains 212 recommendations addressing all aspects of ocean and coastal policy. The 16 members of the Commission call on the President and Congress to take decisive, immediate action to carry out these recommendations, which will halt the steady decline of our nation's oceans and coasts.
www.oceancommission.gov

Port Isabel / South Padre Island Guides Association International Big Fish Network
International Big Fish Network, Inc. IBFN associates have extensive fishing, Internet technologies and management experience that has been focused for the past four years on building big fish community databases, organizational infrastructure and big fish community constituents.
www.ibfn.org

Marlin The International Sportfishing Magazine
Online addition includes news, articles, guides and destinations, boats, engines, electronics, forums and species information.
www.marlinmag.com

National Coalition for Marine Conservation's
The National Coalition for Marine Conservation (NCMC), based in Virginia, is the USA's oldest public advocacy group dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish and their environment. Our mission is to build public awareness of the threats to our marine fisheries, provide constructive solutions, and convince state, national and international fishery managers to take appropriate action to reverse the overfishing effects on marine fish.
www.savethefish.org

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service
(NOAA Fisheries Service). NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems.
www.nmfs.noaa.gov

National Fisherman
Each issue of National Fisherman is dedicated to delivering the best coverage of boats, fishing gear, environmental developments, technology, new products, and fishery resource information. Coast to coast, more commercial fishermen read National Fisherman than any other professional fishing magazine. We work hard to ensure a better future for commercial fishermen.
www.nationalfisherman.com

NMFS Permits
Offers online applications to buy permit for Atlantic tunas, update permit information, and report recreational landings of bluefin tuna.
hmspermits.noaa.gov

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Fishing & Boating
Fish records & awards, artificial reefs, free fishing in state parks, sharelunker, coastal fisheries bay team, sport fish restoration, fishing reports, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, bag & size limits, buy a license, learn to fish, where to fish, catch and release, fish consumption bans & advisories, tagged fish, tides, forecasts, federal waters, fisheries management, hatcheries, public waters stocking, find a biologist, and research.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/

Need a Texas Fishing License?
Island Outfitters also sell Texas Fishing licenses for those who need one at the shop.
www.islandoutfittersspi.com/shop

Texas State Saltwater Records: Rod and Reel
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/staterecords.php

Texas International Fishing Tournament
For more than 69 years the Texas International Fishing Tournament has taken pride in creating an atmosphere of friendly fishing competition and wholesome family fun. The 70th annual five day event, scheduled for July 30 - August 3, 2008, offers fishing divisions that include bay, offshore and tarpon. TIFT is open to anglers of all ages and is the largest saltwater fishing tournament in Texas.
http://www.tift.org/

The Recreational Fishing Alliance Texas State Chapter
The RFA's stated mission begins with protecting your right to fish! Marine resources are the common property of all citizens and you have a right to enjoy using those resources within the boundaries of maintaining sustainable fisheries and the implementation of common sense conservation measures. RFA is, after all, a grass-roots association of concerned recreational anglers and industry members. This sets RFA apart from conservation and environmental groups, which have little or no concern about your ability to fish. This does not mean that RFA ignores conservation issues, quite the opposite. RFA spends the majority of its time working to protect marine resources and the marine environment, which has a direct benefit on recreational fishing.
www.rfatexas.org



Partners

Playin Hooky Fishing Charter & Guide Service
Fishing the Gulf and Bay Tarpon Kingfish Redfish Trout Flounder Snook South Padre Island, Texas
www.PlayinHookySPI.com

Island Outfitters South Padre Island
For fishing in South Padre contact Skipper Ray at Island Outfitters for bay fishing and off-shore guides, hunting, sport fishing charters, Port Isabel, Texas and South Padre Island fishing trips the Lower Laguna Madre. www.islandoutfittersspi.com

Key West Fishing
Key West Fishing Charter, Best Captains, Save $100 on Tackle, Top Gear, Flats- Reef... Deep Sea Florida Key, Tarpon Sport Trips, Great Vacation
http://www.keywesttopguides.com

Fish-Hawk
An Ontario based fishing web site that provides information and entertainment to anglers of all ages. We focus on a variety of species including, but not limited to Bass, Walleye, Pike, and Muskie, Other areas of our site include maps, tips, information articles, stories, photo gallery, and much more.
www.fish-hawk.net

Fishing Headquarters
Forums, Chat Room, FHQ.com Blogs, Articles, Tackle Reviews, Photo Galleries, Fishing Videos
www.fishing-headquarters.com

Cowboy Connection
Professional Football Players Invitational
Cowboy Connection - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
www.cowboyconnection.net



Fly Fishing Organizations in Texas
  • The Alamo Fly Fishers - San Antonio, Texas, based club provides local fly patterns, events schedule, articles, classifieds and message board.
  • Central Texas Flyfishers - Based in San Marcos with a philosophy of sharing information about the sport through instruction and community involvement.
  • Dallas Flyfishers - Provides events calendar, local weather links, photos, contact details, library, newsletters, and bulletin board.
  • East Texas Fly Fishers - Membership organization for local freshwater and saltwater fly fishermen. Offers newsletters, events calendar, fishing reports, membership information, and photos.
  • Fort Worth Fly Fishers - Provides northwest Texas fishing reports, membership information, history, swap and sell, newsletters, and bulletin board.
  • Lone Star Fly Fishers - Membership organization for local freshwater and saltwater fly fishermen. Offers newsletters, events calendar, fishing reports, membership information, and photos. Located in Tyler, Texas.
  • Texas Women Fly Fishers Club - Encourages and educates women fly fishers, from novice to veteran levels of experience. Includes poems, quotes and stories, outings, newsletters, and bulletin board.
  • Fly Fishing South Padre Island - contact Skipper Ray at Island Outfitters for bay fishing and off-shore guides, hunting, sport fishing, Port Isabel and South Padre fishing the Lower Laguna Madre.


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