Texas Fish Killed During Record Winter Storm

After a stretch of unusually harsh winter weather took a toll on Texas wildlife, the impact is just now being fully understood.

The Lone Star State saw massive fish kills in both fresh and saltwater fisheries, resulting in thousands of dead fish washing ashore.

"The quantification of impacts to fish is still ongoing. Rapid assessments indicate the majority of fish (by number) impacted were non-recreational species," said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

Still, the TPWD says gamefish species will be affected due to food chain interruptions, like black and red drum, tarpon, snook, sheepshead, sea trout, and grey snapper.

The TPWD is asking citizens to report animals likely killed by the extreme weather so the agency can better assess the overall impact to Texas’ wildlife.