Fishing for Texas cooter turtle

The Texas cooter is a large freshwater turtle with an olive-to-brown, oval carapace patterned with yellow and pale concentric lines, and dark skin marked by yellow stripes. It is found in the rivers, creeks, and lakes of central Texas. Adults reach about 13 inches and roughly 6 pounds. It basks on rocks and logs, retreating to water when disturbed. This summary was AI generated