I do not have my CHL just yet and was told by a coworker I can open carry while fishing but, that last sentence concerns me. Can anyone shine some light on this? I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

I think you must declare if you have a LTC.

You don't need to explain that. If you do not have a LTC,and you have a firearm concealed on your person. you need to inform the officer that you have a concealed handgun on your person and ask him how he would like for you to proceed and no on gets stressed. You are not required by law to tell him you are armed, but it will go a lot better if he knows you have a weapon up front than if your shirt blows up and he gets a surprise. If it's concealed in the vehicle you don't need to even tell him its there unless you have a LTC then by law you have to inform him that you have a weapon.
Since 30.07 is an extension of 30.06 it stands to reason that you can open carry anywhere concealed carry is legal unless posted or you are informed otherwise. This would include state parks, LCRA controlled areas and waters and county property, anywhere but in the buildings and offices. Carry is not permitted on COE property or waters.

That is my understanding of the law as written, but I would seek clarification from a game warden or Lake Patrol in the area you are going to be in.

Bottom line is, a LTC covers a lot of potentially bad situations.

Unfortunately it is against the law to carry handguns or rifles on corp property. It is illegal to carry any weapon on corp property without the proper permit.

Always hand the officer your TDL and your LTC. He will thank you and hand the LTC back.

Besides, why would someone need a gun on the water? Do you believe someone might try to rob or kill you on the water? Personally I don't think so. Have never seen stats on this but I would bet it is extremely low or non existent. Guns are for our protection and I do not feel threatened enough on the water to carry to defend myself or others. Besides. It is more weight on you if you go overboard. Leave it at home or in the car I say.

Because you may want to protect yourself and property from the dangers you could encounter at remote boat ramps and parks early in the morning or late at night when you are going to or from your vehicle.

You don't need to explain that. If you do not have a LTC,and you have a firearm concealed on your person. you need to inform the officer that you have a concealed handgun on your person and ask him how he would like for you to proceed and no on gets stressed. You are not required by law to tell him you are armed, but it will go a lot better if he knows you have a weapon up front than if your shirt blows up and he gets a surprise. If it's concealed in the vehicle you don't need to even tell him its there unless you have a LTC then by law you have to inform him that you have a weapon.
Since 30.07 is an extension of 30.06 it stands to reason that you can open carry anywhere concealed carry is legal unless posted or you are informed otherwise. This would include state parks, LCRA controlled areas and waters and county property, anywhere but in the buildings and offices. Carry is not permitted on COE property or waters.

That is my understanding of the law as written, but I would seek clarification from a game warden or Lake Patrol in the area you are going to be in.

Bottom line is, a LTC covers a lot of potentially bad situations.

Uh...what part of "on the water" did you not understand? I said to leave it in the car. If you need it at the ramp to pop a cap then then you have it on you but not on the water like I said. Apparently you misread or didn't read it right.

ChuChu we were commenting about having it on your person in a vehicle, you don't need a LTC to have it in you vehicle as long as it remains completely concealed. You may also legally carry it concealed but not on your person from a domicile to your vehicle and vise versa, that includes hotels and motels. You don't need one to carry on your own property or some other individual's as long as they gave you permission. When you leave it in your vehicle you are responsible to not have it easily accessible to someone that breaks into your car.

If you have a firearm concealed on your person, in or out of your vehicle, and no LTC, you will be arrested.