Monthly Meeting Tuesday March 31, 2026 – Niko Niko’s (New Location); Fly Fishing the White River

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Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time: Meeting Time 6 – 9 pm (6-7 pm social hour) with meeting from 7-9 pm.

New Meeting Location: Niko Niko’s located at 1040 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043

Important: This is a new location. We are trying to limit the noise issues we have had at previous locations.

Have you wanted to fly fish a world class trout fishery without having to travel thousands of miles to get there? The White River in the Arkansas Ozarks is widely considered the “Trout Capital of the US” and is a world-class destination for catching trophy-sized trout. The fishery is primarily a tailwater system created by the Bull Shoals Dam, which provides a consistent flow of cold, oxygenated water that allows trout to thrive year-round across more than 90 miles of river. This is a one day drive from Houston and a great fishery

Eric Richardson will discuss getting to the White River, best times to fish, species and stocking of trout, hatches, targeting rising trout, and other information on this amazing fishery. You will also find out why a guide will tell you “God save the Queen” when you miss a hookset on a dry fly.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Time: Meeting Time 6 – 9 pm (6-7 pm social hour) with meeting from 7-9 pm.

Meeting Location: Niko Niko’s located at 1040 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043

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SW Outing: Christmas Bay – Boat & Yaks, April 11th 2026

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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.

TPWD Ramp (Christmas Bay)

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

VenueTPWD Ramp -Christmas Bay
Address515 Amigo LaneFreeportTX77541,US
StartsSat Apr 11 2026, 7:30am CDT
EndsSat Apr 11 2026, 4:00pm CDT

 

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FW Outing: John Scarborough Sunfish Spectacular, 2nd of May 2026

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This is THE family friendly event of the year!

The May 2025 JSSFS Trip Report is written and available for viewing. See this link.

2026 JSSFS Trip Description:  

Join us for our 23nd annual fun family fishing event and lunch on Saturday, May 2nd, at Damon’s Seven Lakes (D7L). This is a little later in the year than previously. Hopefully the water and air temperature will be warmer, allowing the fish to feed more actively. If you want to camp you may come after 3 pm on Friday, May 1st. Fishing is mostly from the shore, but kickboat, canoe, and/or kayaking are quite successful. Members are encouraged to bring guests. These guests are how we spread the word, and it is always good to have friends on the water. To learn more about how the Texas Flyfishers of Houston (TFF) Club’s John Scarborough Sunfish Spectacular (JSSFS) event came about, please click this link for a video of Puck giving the explanation.

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FW Outing: 2026 South Llano River Float (Thursday through Sunday, April 23-26, 2026.)

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The South Llano Trip is in the works now. The Club has to pay for 2 cabins for 3 nights regardless of how many people come and stay. We are also have other lodging locked in next door. This annual Club trip is one of the few opportunities to get out to the Hill Country and to fish one of the most productive rivers in the State. 2023 year’s event was cancelled due to weather, so please consider making your plans ASAP.

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Texas Line and Leader – Texas Council Newsletter Spring Edition 2026

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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.

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Report: Going Out With a Bang, Fly Fishing on the Guadalupe River, March 16-18, 2026, Paul R.

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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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Trout In the Classroom Update

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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