Two people fishing on Lady Bird Lake were discovered with 18 unlawfully taken black bass, a large harvest that could threaten bass population in the localized area, according to Texas game wardens. One person was snorkeling and spearing the fish with a pneumatic speargun — which violates state fishing regulations — while the other waited onshore with a cooler and a bag on Dec.

Texas Game Wardens seize 76 pounds of illegally speared largemouth bass on Lady Bird Lake. Learn about fishing regulations and efforts to protect bass fishing.