Anglers illegally spearfishing cited for unlawfully catching bass in Austin's Lady Bird Lake
A public tip about illegal fishing activity on a popular lake in Austin led Texas game wardens to two anglers whose unlawful catch posed a threat to the bass population, officials said. Wardens caught two people on Lady Bird Lake near Barton Springs with 18 unlawfully caught black bass weighing a combined total of nearly 80 pounds last week.
2 people face multiple citations after found illegally spearfishing in Lady Bird Lake
Two people have been caught illegally spearfishing on Lady Bird Lake. Texas Game Wardens uncovered more than 75 pounds of unlawfully taken bass.
2 cited for alleged illegal fishing activity on Lady Bird Lake
Two people are facing citations related to illegal fishing activity on Lady Bird Lake, according to Texas Game Wardens.
Poachers Caught with 76 Pounds of Illegally Speared Bass in Urban Texas Lake
Texas game wardens cited two poachers after being caught with over 76 pounds of illegally speared black bass from Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
2 people facing legal trouble after illegal spear fishing in Lady Bird Lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Two people are facing charges after game wardens caught them illegally fishing for black bass in Lady Bird Lake near Barton Springs. Game wardens were alerted to the issue on a tip, and located one person snorkeling in the lake, killing bass with a pneumatic spear gun. The other was found stationed on shore with a cooler and a bag.
Texas anglers caught spearfishing black bass illegally at Lady Bird Lake
Two anglers face charges after illegally spearfishing 18 black bass at Lady Bird Lake, violating Texas fishing regulations.
Men caught illegally spearfishing in Lady Bird Lake
Two people have been caught illegally spearfishing on Lady Bird Lake. Texas Game Wardens uncovered more than 75 pounds of unlawfully taken bass.
2 Busted for Illegal Speared Largemouth Bass Seized in Texas
Texas Game Wardens seize 76 pounds of illegally speared largemouth bass on Lady Bird Lake. Learn about fishing regulations and conservation efforts to protect black bass populations.
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Austin police investigating body found in Lady Bird Lake: 'no foul play suspected'
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Body found in same Austin lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024
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Fishermen found illegally spearfishing on Lady Bird Lake in Austin
Per TPWD, the daily bag limit for all black bass species on Lady Bird Lake is five in any combination. All of the fish, along with the spearguns and gear, were seized, and the bass were donated ...
Everything you need to know about Austin's free New Year event, including street closures
Austin's annual New Year celebration will kick off at 7 p.m. at Auditorium Shores. The free event will feature musical ...