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.
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Texas State Parks: Over 70 parks offer fresh or saltwater fishing from shore, pier or boat. Everyone fishes for free (no licenses are required). Many parks offer tackle-loaner programs and special fishing classes and events.
Local Neighborhood Fishin' Sites: Select lakes in urban areas are stocked with fish every two weeks – channel catfish in the summer and rainbow trout in the winter.
Find a Neighborhood Fishin’ Location near you:
Kids under 17 fish for free and no fishing license is required. A fishing license is required for adults. Before you go, enjoy this Neighborhood Fishin’ video.
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Want to go fishing or take your kids fishing, but don't know where to start? Here’s how:
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.
Tackle Loaner Program: 30 state parks loan fishing equipment just like a library loans books. You can borrow rods, reels and tackle for up to 7 days of fishing. Find a loaner site near you.
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Everyone plays an important role in maintaining healthy quantities of fish and fish habitats. When you purchase a fishing license, 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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Share these fishing events and Neighborhood Fishin' locations on your Facebook page and Twitter!
 There's more than one way to fillet a fish. Check out this Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine article complete with a how-to video on properly filleting a good catch.
Also take a look at the magazine's 2014 Digital Fishing issue. Read about the outlook for fresh and saltwater fishing, regs, recipes and more.
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- Fishing pole/rod, bait, tackle
- Food and beverage, ice chest
- Weather-appropriate clothing, hat
- Sunscreen, bug repellent
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Fishing license (outside of Texas State Parks)
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