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• Wildlife Expert Believes Death of 63 Sea Turtles Linked to Illegal Gillnetting near Coast Play Video

  November 25, 2019 10:03 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Two-hundred yards of illegal gillnetting was pulled from the Rio Grande over the last few days. The Coast Guard says eight sea turtles and five blacktip sharks were caught in it. Only three of those turtles lived and were cut loose. The illegal gillnetting... more »

• The Impact: Gill Net Poaching on the Rio Grande Play Video

  October 31, 2019 10:13 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the pitch black of night, Texas Game Wardens hunt for illegal gill nets along the Rio Grande. The nets can stretch from Mexico to the United States trapping, killing fish; cutting into a dwindling supply. Not only do officials hunt in the dark with lights... more »

• Hooked for Life Hosts Event in Harlingen Play Video

  June 22, 2019 10:39 PM

  HARLINGEN - Kids of all ages making their way out to Harlingen for the first annual Harlingen Hooked for Life event. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross attended the festivities to see how the kids did during the competition. more »

• Alligator Gar Fishing Allowed Again after Ban Play Video

  May 20, 2019 5:12 PM

  UPDATE (5/23): Flood waters have receded and alligator gar fishing will be allowed starting Friday. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Comission ordered a ban early-May on fishing for alligator gar along portions of the trinity river. ------- WESLACO – Anglers in the Rio Grande Valley say the... more »

• Hooked For Life Play Video

  April 17, 2019 7:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Valley children had the chance to learn about fishing at "Hooked For Life" in Brownsville. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the annual event and what it means to organizers and participants. more »

• 6th Annual Fishing Tournament

  April 17, 2019 11:14 AM

  PORT ISABEL - The Cameron County Mental Health Task Force will be putting forward the 6 th annual Family Fishing Tournament on Sat. April 27 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pirates Landing, Port Isabel. There will be a $10 fee per fishing rod. Participants should bring their... more »

• 13 Fishermen from Mexico Detained for Illegal Fishing Play Video

  February 28, 2019 5:31 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A routine patrol by a Coast Guard helicopter led to the detainment of 13 fishermen. The Coast Guard says the fishermen were illegally fishing more than 4,600 pounds of red snapper, north of South Padre Island near Port Mansfield. Jason Ferguson from the Texas... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed While Fishing Finds Justice Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family found justice in the court room. Marie Vega says she wants more than the 50-year sentence her son’s killer received. “It was a surprise to all of us that he was going to... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed while Fishing Speaks to President Play Video

  January 10, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family spoke with President Donald Trump Thursday. The mother of a former agent, Marie Vega, stood before a panel of Washington leaders and reminded them no parent should bury their child. Agent Javier Vega... more »

• RGV Fishing Guides Affected by Floods Play Video

  June 27, 2018 6:04 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Some Rio Grande Valley fishing guides say the floods are affecting their bottom line. Fishing guides at the Laguna Madre say it’s full of fresh water and fish aren't liking it. We spoke with some tourists who visited Laguna Madre to go fishing. They say they’ve noticed... more »

• Cameron Co. Constables Working to Curb Speeding Along Highway 48 Play Video

  April 13, 2018 7:27 PM

  NEAR PORT ISABEL – Highway 48 is a popular spot for fishing. But the long stretch of highway between Brownsville and Port Isabel is also known for speeders. Jesus Soto says he frequents a fishing hole along the highway. He explains it becomes a real problem when he goes home... more »