TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
The Texas Flyfishers is holding an “Improve Your Casting” clinic before the season starts
Skiff/Boat – Kayak – Targeting Tailing/Raising Fish.
There will be two FFI Certified Casting Instructors that will be floating between all the stations.
Plus Seasoned Fly Casting Members, helping at each station.
Jim Richards – TFF Long time Member = Kayak fisherman and fly tier.
Ron Ridgeway – TFF Long time Member = Guide “Matagorda Loops”
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| The Texas Line and Leader Spring Edition 2026 Download and read the Texas Line and Leader (PDF 4MB) Volume 13 – Issue 1: Winter Edition 2026Texas Skips Spring as Drought Deepens: Why Conservation Matters More Than Ever As temperatures climb across Texas, many residents are wondering whether spring has quietly passed us by. This year, the season’s familiar cool mornings and nourishing rains have been noticeably absent. Instead, much of the state has leapt straight into summer‑like heat — and with it, escalating concerns about water scarcity. Recent reports show that Texas is entering one of its most strained periods in years. Nearly the entire state is experiencing abnormal dryness, with more than 80% officially in drought conditions as of mid‑March 2026. In fact, about half the state is now facing severe drought or worse, and some communities — such as Corpus Christi — are already under Stage 3 water restrictions due to critically low reservoir levels. Combined storage at key water sources there recently fell to just 8.7%, prompting urgent efforts to expand pipeline access and bring in additional supplies. [tpr.org] Texas climatologists point to a combination of persistent above‑normal temperatures and one of the driest six‑month periods on record as major factors accelerating the situation. Even though La Niña is fading, long‑term climate outlooks continue to favor warmer‑than‑average conditions and ongoing drought, particularly through the spring. This is consistent with broader forecasts from the National Integrated Drought Information System, which indicates that roughly 74% of the state remains in moderate to exceptional drought, with conditions expected to persist or worsen over the next three months. [tpr.org] [kxan.com] The absence of traditional spring rainfall is already creating cascading impacts:Agriculture is strained as ranchers haul water, feed livestock supplemental hay, and watch forage and winter wheat struggle. [tpr.org]Reservoirs and watersheds across South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley continue declining, tightening irrigation supplies for one of the state’s most important agricultural regions. [agrilifeto…y.tamu.edu]Communities may soon face tougher restrictions as the state prepares for what could be a challenging summer ahead.With all signs pointing toward a prolonged dry period, it’s clear that conservation is no longer just a seasonal habit — it’s a way of life. Every Texan plays a role in safeguarding our water resources, and the daily choices we make can significantly impact our collective resilience. This spring — unconventional as it is — serves as a reminder that we must lead by example. By adopting mindful water‑use habits and encouraging those around us to do the same, we can help protect our communities, support our environment, and better prepare for the seasons ahead.Read the Newsletter Now! What you will find inside: President’s Message TPWD Statewide Trout Stocking Program Assessment Save the Date: FlyFest 2026 TRWD Recognition Friends of the Fish Fair Palo Pinto Mountain State Park Partners Build Fish Habitat for the Newest Texas State Park Chris Johnsons New Book!! Join Our Community of Fly Tyers Stephenville Youth Outing Fly Tying Tips and Other Assorted Pearls of Wisdom Poppers Trinity FlyFest Scarborough Casting Competitions Dallas Fly Fishers Auction Recap Casting Fishing Tips Texas Council Support Letter Sponsors Update Texas Council Sponsors Texas Council Clubs Membership ApplicationDownload the Newsletter NowFacebookCopyright © 2026 Texas Council of the FFI, All rights reserved. You are a member of the Texas Council of the FFI.Our mailing address is: Texas Council of the FFIPO Box 171031Arlington, TX 76003-1031Add us to your address bookunsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences |
The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake is the southernmost trout fishery in the United States. Canyon Lake Dam was completed in 1964. Cold water released from the dam keeps the river cold enough to hold trout (they generally need water below 69 degrees) for about 8-10 miles. Since the 1970s the Guadalupe River Trout Unlmited (GRTU) chapter has stocked and focused on expanding the fishery. Each year the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and GRTU stock thousands of rainbow trout. Some survive the Texas summer heat and warming water, but most do not. The trout fishing season goes from about November-March, which is quite different from other parts of the country.
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We have 11 spots in the air conditioning, at 2 adjacent locations next to KC-150.
As of 2026-03-13-1900, we have 6 open beds.
Christmas Bay Ramp this is a great place, about 1.5 hr from Houston. As you can see a lot of place to fish and a great kayak spot.
If you have a skiff , you can launch it with the right tide. As we get closing to the date, I will give you more detail on fishing this area.
Best fished on In or Out bound tide
| Venue | TPWD Ramp -Christmas Bay |
| Address | 515 Amigo LaneFreeportTX77541,US |
| Starts | Sat Apr 11 2026, 7:30am CDT |
| Ends | Sat Apr 11 2026, 4:00pm CDT |
Heads Up
We have a Saltwater Outing coming up March 21 slated for the North end of the West Bay complex
The good thing is we have Tidal movement 4 tide day High 10: 21 am of about 1 ft
Major 8:18 to 9:10 am on a strong in coming
Forecast for the Wind????, I will let know three days out
Louis Bait Ramp and on Good knowledge don’t go to Harborwalk for boats that cant get under the bridge = Fat boy or Causeway
Kayaks Jones Lakes to left as you exist railroad bridge. to the right Back lake of Basford bayou
Boats Greens and Carancahua Lakes
We plan to meet for Lunch
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A quick update on the TFF sponsored Trout in the Classroom project. The tanks continue to do well, with the trout now all hatched out and growing fast! We will be targeting a late April/early May date to release the fish into the TU section of the Guadalupe.
Matt Blyth – 832 Four Four Four 4206
Launch will be at either Louis’s Bait Camp or Harbor Walk Marina in Hitchcock — I’ll decide closer to the date based on conditions.
Fishing areas will include Highland Bayou, Jones Lake, Basford Bayou, Greens Lake, and the Highland Diversion Canal.
Plan is:
Launch at 6:30 AM
Meet up for lunch between 12:00–1:00 to regroup and decide the afternoon move.
I’ll plan to meet the yaks for lunch so we can picnic on my boat like we’ve done in the past
Continue reading We are half way to our number! Please remember all the volunteers and Instructions are donating there time to TFF.
Please sign up! It’s going to be a FUN day and you might improve your casting.
Its open to all Men & Woman TFF members!
Plus all proceeds going to TFF!!
TFF Skiff + Yak +Target
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