 Fishing in a Texas State Park or local Neighborhood Fishin’ lake stocked with fish is fun, affordable and a great way for family and friends to be together in nature. Plus, there’s a good chance your fish will be keepers, and end up as a delicious fresh-caught meal for all.
Where to go Fishing
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Local Neighborhood Fishin’ sites: selected lakes in urban areas are stocked with fish every two weeks — channel catfish in the summer and rainbow trout in the winter. Find out locations for these lakes at: Amarillo, Austin, Bryan-College Station, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls. Kids under 17 fish for free, while a fishing license is required for adults. Before you go, enjoy this Neighborhood Fishin’ video.
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Family Fishing Vacations: Check out this “Family Fishing Vacation” article in Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine.
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Artificial Reefs: 66 artificial reef sites along the coast of Texas attract large saltwater fish and nearly 200 marine fish species.
Beginner Fishing Programs
Want to go fishing or take your kids fishing, but don't know where to start? Here’s how:
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Go Fish: Families can learn the basics of fishing through fun, hands-on activities. Equipment and bait are provided or you can bring your own. Check the Go Fish calendar for upcoming events in your area.
Fishing Related Articles & Videos
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2013 Digital Fishing issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. Read about the outlook for spring fresh and saltwater fishing, rigs, recipes and more.
How to Support Healthy Fish Populations
Everyone plays an important role in maintaining healthy quantities of fish and fish habitats. When you purchase a fishing license or fishing equipment, you are supporting fishery management, hatcheries, conservation and education. By learning to identify fish and respecting fishing regulations you can help protect fish populations, ensuring that they will continue to be available now and in the future for all who want to go fishing.
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