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Catfish and rainbow trout are now making their way to several community lakes in the Greater Houston area and across the state.
How it works
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 18 lakes in nine cities around Texas, including Austin, Houston and Bryan-College Station.
The Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes program is aimed at encouraging family fishing at 18 locations around the state that provide parking and are close to neighborhoods.
“Catfish are fun and easy to catch for anglers of all ages and experience levels. If you’ve never fished before, these are the perfect places to get started,” said Marcos DeJesus, East Texas regional director for TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division, in a news release. “If you are an experienced angler, these are the perfect places to introduce fishing to a friend or family member.”
Since TPWD started this program in 2008, it has recently expanded to new areas in Texas. The entity plans to restock these lakes every two weeks until the end of October, providing plenty of fish for the spring, summer and early fall.
Readers can find different locations on the TPWD website.
What you need to know
The Neighborhood Fishin' lakes have several amenities, including parking, shoreline access, public access restrooms and lighted areas. While fishing areas are open to the public, individuals will still have to adhere to restrictions regarding the number of fish that can be caught. According to the TPWD, the Neighborhood Fishin' lakes will have a limit of five fish of any kind per day, with black bass being limited to one fish over 14 inches in length per day.
Residents 17 and older will also be required to obtain a fishing license before using the Neighborhood Fishin' lakes.
