Information: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, (409) 983-1104. Accommodations: Port Neches Chamber of Commerce, (409) 722-9154.

HOT TEXAS RIVERS
Lakes and reservoirs are the only waters where you’ll find Lone Star catfish. Many of Texas’ rivers also harbor healthy populations of channel, blue and flathead catfish.

For channel cats, the Trinity and Colorado rivers stand out, as do the Rio Grande, Frio, Guadalupe, Brazos and upper reaches of the Sabinal.

Blues cats are common and grow large in the Trinity, Nueces, Guadalupe, Sabine, Red, Lavaca, San Antonio, Frio and Navidad.

The Trinity and Navasota are top producers of flatheads, along with the Colorado Navasota, Guadalupe, Sabine, Brazos, San Antonio, Frio and Neches.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

An autographed copy of Keith Sutton’s book, Catfishing: Beyond the Basics, can be ordered by sending a check or money order for $24.95 to C&C; Outdoor Productions Inc., 15601 Mountain Dr., Alexander, AR 72002. For credit card orders, log on to www.catfishsutton.com.

Find more about Texas fishing and hunting at: TexasSportsmanMag.com