A Fully Stocked Pond is Waiting Nearby

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent this bulletin at 04/10/2012 08:38 AM CDT

Fish are biting in your own backyard.

Your license is your ticket to great fishing.

Did you know there is a pond within 15 miles of you that’s fully stocked with fish? The Neighborhood Fishin’ program from Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks select urban lakes every two weeks with either channel catfish or rainbow trout, making it easier than ever to get out and drop a line.

Visit www.neighborhoodfishin.org to find the Neighborhood Fishin’ lake in your area.

Don't miss out on a great fishing season. Buy your license today. Call 800-895-4248, go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us/buy or visit your nearest license retailer.

Need more reason to buy your license this spring? Here are 10 of ‘em:

It’s good for Texas — 100% of your purchase goes toward conservation and ensuring fishing opportunities for today and generations to come. Who knew giving back could be so fun?
You don’t want to “flounder around” with nothing to do.
Fishing is affordable fun — Have some cheap thrills without 3-D, high def or big screens.
So you can share a pastime that will last a lifetime — The memories will always be bigger than the fish.
Connect — Fishing is something to do with the whole family.
Disconnect — Fishing is something to do without the whole family.
It’s the law — A fine up to $500 is more expensive than a $30 fishing license.
To spend time in nature — There’s a lot more to enjoy waiting by a lake for the fish to bite than when you're Wii fishing in your living room.
Besides, your catch from video game fishing won’t fry up very well.
You just might get a chance to go fishing — Prove you’re a card-carrying optimist!

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