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
This year’s TFF sponsored TITC project started at the end of January, with several thousand rainbow trout eggs making their way into schools all across Houston. This year we have tanks running at the following schools:
The eggs have already started hatching and so far all the tanks are doing well. I will keep posting updates as the fish grow. The plan is to release the young fish into the TU managed section of the Guad in early May.
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Apologies for the late trip report! The club trip to Fence Lake took place on July 26th. After delaying the start due to weather concerns, ten anglers and kayaks boarded the Skimmer over to Fence Lake, and were unloaded and fishing before 9am. Early morning wind was low and with good, clear water, the biggest issue in the lake was the high grass. However all anglers found fish, including lots of tailing drum, and reds in pods and singles. Reds were either spooky, or feeding hard, and the drum continued tailing all day, but with the thick weed, flies needed to be placed under their noses to hook up. With the warm water we also saw a few “sleepy reds” that were laid up with their faces buried in the weed. All anglers caught fish, and all made it back. Thanks to Phil and Pam Stranahan for hosting us for dinner that evening!
Matt Blyth
Don’t forget to sign up for another great trip. This is a combination of Fence Lake one day, and, hopefully, B&R Flats the next. See the link for details.
Also, Matt has confirmed that Phil and Pam Stranahan will host us for a club dinner on the Saturday night.
Event: Fence Lake, Rockport,Texas
Trip Description: Sight fish for Redfish and Speckled Trout in the clear shallow flats of Fence Lake. A kayak is required for this trip; boats are not an option. Kayaks are available for rental in Aransas Pass. We will be ferried over to Fence Lake aboard the Skimmer, which can carry up to 12 anglers, gear and kayaks. We will be dropped at the entrance to the lake at first light and will be picked up for the return trip to Fulton harbor around 3pm. We will hopefully organize a group dinner for Saturday evening (details to follow). If enough people are still in the area on Sunday morning, we can organize a kayak trip in Lighthouse Lakes/Brown and Root.
When: Saturday July 26th. Meet at Fulton Harbor at 5:30am. We will return around 3:00pm. Additional options to fish are available on Sunday July 27th for those still in the area.
Continue readingA quick update on the TFF sponsored trout in the classroom project. All the fish have now hatched, and despite a few hiccups, we have tanks full of baby trout! A couple of videos are attached. Matt Blyth (8324444206).
The 2025 TFF sponsored Trout in the Classroom project got started this month, with all eggs safely delivered before the cold weather hit. This year we have tanks in the following schools:
As usual, the program will run from now until late April/early May when the young fish will be released into the TU managed section of the Guadalupe. All fish are rainbow trout this year, from a hatchery in the Pacific Northwest. If anyone has any questions about the program, or would like to help out with future activities, please let me know! Matt Blyth 832-444-4206
The 2024 TFF sponsored Trout in the Classroom program will come to a close over the next two weeks, as we release the fish the schools have raised into the Guadalupe River, near Sattler, TX. Take a look at the fish in the video to see how well they have grown! The first group of schools will be meeting at the river this coming Saturday (27th). Club members who are interested in helping out, or just watching the release are welcome to meet us there! Matt Blyth (832 444 4206).
A quick update to say that the TFF sponsored Trout in the Classroom tanks are doing well. All eggs have now hatched and we have tanks full of free swimming rainbow trout fry! The fry have used up their yolk sacs are are now freely feeding. If anyone wants information on the program, or knows a high school that would like to get involved then please let me know. Matt Blyth 832-444-4206.
This year’s TFF sponsored Trout in the Classroom project kicked off last month, with the arrival of eggs for the Houston schools. This year we have tanks running in classrooms in Katy HS, Seven Lakes HS, Pasadena Memorial HS, Fulshear HS, Lamar Consolidated HS, George Ranch HS, B F Terry HS, Randle HS and Foster HS! Eggs are already starting to hatch and we will be raising the trout up to the fry stage, before releasing them into the TU managed section of the Guadalupe river in late April, early May. I will post photo’s and videos as things progress! If anyone has any questions about the program, or knows of schools that would like to be involved next year, feel free to reach out – Matt Blyth, 8324444206
