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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay
Texas Parks and WildlifeApril 17, 2026

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay

Texas Parks and Wildlife announced a Galveston Bay oyster harvest closure after sampling showed low abundance of legal-sized oysters.

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvesting Areas in Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay
Texas Parks and WildlifeApril 10, 2026

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvesting Areas in Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay

TPWD expanded oyster harvest closures in Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay based on updated monitoring data, affecting Gulf Coast boating and fishing communities.

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NOAA Fisheries Announces the 2026 Gulf of America Red Snapper Recreational Federal For-Hire Season
NOAA FisheriesApril 1, 2026

NOAA Fisheries Announces the 2026 Gulf of America Red Snapper Recreational Federal For-Hire Season

NOAA set the 2026 federal for-hire Gulf red snapper season at 147 days, a regional update relevant to Galveston-area boaters and charter activity.

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