Think Like a Fish
Conditions for Fishing
TPWD
Understanding
100

What should you bait resemble?

Food for the fish

100

What kind of wind is beneficial for fishing?

Light to Moderate Wind

100

What does TPWD stand for?

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

100

How can knowledge of aquatic communities and food webs increase fishing success?

It helps you guess where fish may gather.

200

When thinking like fish what do you have to take into consideration?

Habitat, Food

200

Warm fronts are more beneficial during what season?

Winter

200

What does TPWD limit?

Number and size of the fish.

200

What is cover and why is it important in fishing?

Cover is anything that fish may use to hide in and it is important since it can be used to locate where fish may be. 

300

What do rings in ponds suggest?

A blue gill is feeding.

300

What kind of front reduces fish movement?

Cold Front

300

At what age are you able to get an official fishing license?

17 years old

300

What weather can improve fishing success?

Before or during gentle rain with light or moderate wind.

400

What is a likely reason for small fish to be darting above water?

They are trying to escape from larger fish.

400

What 2 things simulate low light level conditions?

Shadows and Clouds

400

Where can fishing rules and regulations be found?

Official Outdoor Manual and TPWD Website

400

What does it mean to be an ethical angler?

Follow regulations and try to conserve the environment.

500

Where do catfish prefer to stay?

Near the bottom of water inside or under objects.

500

True or False: It is recommended to fish during the night.

False. Although it is better to fish at night than at day, it is recommended, especially for beginners, to fish during the evening.

500

Why are the fishing regulations in place?

To protect to aquatic ecosystems for the future.

500

How can knowledge of fish adaptations increase fishing success?

It can help you locate where fish may prefer to stay or feed in.