Ur a good angler, Mando. Why ur bow fishing??? And at NIGHT??? ..... .....

I think the OP was trolling and got a bite.

Todd, when it gets dark I have seen alligator gar roll for hours. When my son lived right on the lake Hubbard we would watch the huge gar rolling. Did'nt need and light to see them. A high concentration of them just North of Harbor Bay Marina. The shoreline belongs to Dallas to the "take line" around the lakes do believe the water as well. I don't know why they are more active at night but they are.

I am sure more than gar roam at night, Blue. But like Frank and twin, I enjoy my beauty sleep too much too. And not that mad at the fish

Dang what's up with the attitude? I'm trying to get to the answer and just give the thread some life. Geez.

Who's to say the cop was right about this sassyman.

Okay Nellie I'll see what I can find. I'll be back.

I'm not too proud to be wrong. However I can't find anything that says I am. You would think if bow fishing were not allowed on hubbard it would be listed here but it isn't. https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/bow-fishing-regulations

I'm done with my research Nellie. I guess we will have to agree to disagree until someone can prove it's illegal.

City of Dallas SEC. 32-68. USE OF FIREARMS AND OTHER DISCHARGE DEVICES PROHIBITED.


No person shall carry, possess, or discharge any firearm, rifle, shotgun, automatic rifle, revolver, pistol, or other weapon designed for the purpose of firing or discharging a shell or cartridge, or any explosive as defined in Chapter 16 of this code or launch an arrow or like projectile from a cross bow,long bow, blow gun or like launching device upon the lake or lake shore. This section does not apply to a law enforcement peace officer when acting in the performance of an official duty. (Ord. Nos. 15071; 21176)

And yet another:

http://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/bow-fishing-regulations

Its a form of fishing

Bow Fishing Regulations


Hunting and fishing regulations are addressed in the Texas Administrative Code. This page summarizes regulations that apply to bow fishing.

Fishing License

A freshwater, saltwater, or all-water license package is required to bow fish in Texas public waters. No additional stamp or license is required.

You don�t need a fishing license if you are:
�Under 17 years of age
�A Texas resident born before January 1, 1931

A hunting license is required to take turtles and frogs. You may elect to purchase a Combination or Super Combo license, which covers both fishing and hunting. For information on license fees and packages, see Licenses.

Legal Equipment

Fish may be taken with longbow, recurved bow, compound bow, or crossbow.

What to Catch

Bows are legal for taking non-game fishes such as gar, buffalo, mullet and sheepshead. A bow may be used to take any species of fish that is:
�NOT listed as a game fish on the definitions page and
�NOT listed as an endangered or threatened species

No minimum lengths or daily bag limits apply to non-game fishes in fresh water, except:
�For alligator gar, there is a limit of one (1) per day. �On portions of Lake Texoma, harvest of alligator gar is prohibited during the spawning season in May.
�Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur. Get details.

�For Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, there is a daily limit of one (1) trophy-sized common carp, defined as a carp measuring 33 inches or more. No limits apply to smaller carp.

Limits exist on some non-game fishes in salt water. See saltwater limits.

Any fish that is edible or can be used for bait (includes all gar species, common carp and buffalo) may not be released back into the water after being taken with lawful archery equipment.

Where to Fish

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations permit bow fishing in Texas coastal waters and in most rivers and large lakes. However, this method is not allowed in:
�Community Fishing Lakes: public impoundments of 75 acres or less, located within a city or a public park (see list)
�Lakes lying totally within the boundaries of a Texas state park, or anywhere on state park property

Other government entities may have rules that apply to bow fishing on properties that they own or manage. TPWD is aware of the restrictions listed below, but there may be others. When fishing within city limits or at any lakeside park, it's a good idea to check first with local authorities.
�The Lower Colorado River Authority prohibits bow fishing in Bastrop and Fayette County lakes and enforces special regulations on bow fishing in other Central Texas reservoirs. For details, visit LCRA.
�The City of Tyler prohibits bow fishing on Tyler East and Tyler West lakes.

A few years ago MJ Hartman, his son, my grandson and me went night fishing. Somehow Jake hooked a gar in the back. It took off and made a complete circle around the boat before he got it in. It was a blast. When I was in my 20 - 30 years we night fished in lake all over Oklahoma. Good times. I need to do more of it! Coming up on 62 years, sleep is overrated!