Journal Entry for 2026
Best Fishing Days
The best fishing days in 2026 in all 50 states include:
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April - May: Peak Bass & Trout season
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June/July: Excellent for Catfish, Tuna, and Deep Sea Fishing
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September - October: Fall frenzy, great for salmon and bass.
- December - February: Winter cod, flatfish, and ice fishing.
- Check for local regulations and specific state fishing calendars for information on licensing requirements and most accurate information.
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April - May: Peak Bass & Trout season
TEXAS BLUEBONNETS
The 2026 bluebonnet season in Texas will begin around late February or March. My mid-April bluebonnets are expected to peak. The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival is tentatively scheduled for April 1 - 30. The exact dates depend on the weather.
As a result of warmer temperatures and severe lack of rain from September through December 2025, with forecasts for little rain in January and February, bluebonnets will likely be lacking.
The best places for bluebonnets may be in the Houston area in March, around Chappell Hill and Brenham. Also, the Dallas-Fort Worth area may have a very good season in late Mach through April. Unfortunately, Austin Fredericksburg, and San Antonio is not expected to see many bluebonnets.
Bird Migration
The best months for bird migration in all 50 states in 2026:
- Spring Migration peaks between April and mid-May varying by state.
- Fall Migration starts as early as mid-August and peaks from late September into October, with some songbirds continuing their journey into November.
- For more accurate information refer to the BirdCast blog, local cities, and states.
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Hummingbird - TX Spring Migration (February-May)
- Gulf States migration begins late January and continues to build through March and April.
- Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio & Houston - from March - May.)
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Ruby throated hummingbirds & black chinned hummingbirds along the coast late February. By March numbers should swell.
- Put feeders up by mid-February or early March.
- Gulf States migration begins late January and continues to build through March and April.
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