Zebra Mussels: Are you carrying Zebra Mussels? Zebra Mussels have been identified in Lake Texoma and Lake Lavon. If you have had your boat in either lake in the past 7-10 days, you may still be carrying live Zebra Mussels with you. Zebra Mussels vary from 1/8 to 2 inches long and have a striped yellow-brown shell. This mussel is prolific. Their eggs and larvae can live for days out of the water on wet surfaces of your boat or trailer.

To prevent transportation to non-infested water, please follow these guidelines when leaving infested water...or for that matter any body of water...

Drain the bilge water, live wells, and bait buckets
Inspect the boat and trailer for attached Zebra Mussels
Scrape off any Zebra Mussels
Dry boat and trailer for 1 week, opening up storage compartments and other areas where there may be moisture, before entering another waterway OR
Wash boat parts and trailer with 140ºF water, a 10% chlorine and water solution, a hot saltwater solution, or a high-pressure sprayer. Most commercial carwash facilities will suffice

Do not wash your boat and trailer at the boat ramp

If you find Zebra Mussels in any Lake or would like further information contact:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department:
Inland Fisheries – Fort Worth Office 817-732-0761
Region 2 Headquarters, Waco 254-867-7973

For more information on invasive species go to: Texas Parks and Wildlife

Lake Buchanan March 24, 2012, TSA Tournament Information

The 2nd TSA tournament of the 2012 season will be on Lake Buchanan. Lake Buchanan is an excellent Striper and Hybrid fishery. Although the lake is currently over 20 foot low , the fishing has continued to be excellent. Hybrids in the 5 to 6 pound range are being caught on a regular basis. It took 9.42 pounds to win last years tournament, but the tournament was immediately after a front passed thru that the weather changed on us. This year we are hoping it will take 15+ pounds to win!

Everyone is welcome to come out and fish in this 2nd TSA Tournament. Fishing in TSA tournaments is an excellent way to learn how to caught both Stripers and Hybrids.

To get a copy of the Registration Form click on this link.

LOCATION OF TOURNAMENT

The location of the 2nd TSA Tournament of the 2012 season will be held at the Edgewater Resort.

Web Site: Edgewater Resort

The Edgewater Resort
P.O. Box 961
224 S. Winding Way
Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609

Phone: (512)793-2818

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION / CAPTAIN'S MEETING /WEIGH IN

Registration: for the Lake Buchanan TSA Tournament will be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at 5:30am followed immediately by the Captains Meeting at 6:00am. The Captains meeting will be held at Edgewater Resort. All Team Captains must attend the Captains Meeting.

For a complete set / copy of the rules and the Registration form print off a copy of the Registration Form.

LODGING - PLACES TO STAY FOR THE TOURNAMENT

Arrangements have been made with the following locations for lodging:
Web Site: b> Edgewater Resort

The Edgewater Resort
P.O. Box 961
224 S. Winding Way
Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609

Phone: (512)793-2818

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contour Map of Lake Buchanan
Current Lake Buchanan Level
Additional Helpful Links:
LCRA Maps