Tackle Loaner Program
You can borrow free fishing equipment as easily as you borrow books at a library!
Borrow rods, reels and tackle - bobbers, weights and hooks.
How it works
- Find a site near you
- Fill out a borrower form at the site.
- Go have fun fishing.
- Return the loaner gear.
Jump to:
Tackle Loaner Sites
State Park Tackle Loaner Sites
Group Tackle Loaner Sites (for AED Instructors)
Requirements
- If you are 17 or older, you need your fishing license, unless you are in a State Park (Park entry fees apply).
- If you are younger than 17, you need an adult to come with you to borrow tackle loaner gear.
- Get Your Fishing License
- See Fishing License Types
Tackle Loaner Sites
- Some sites loan individual rods and reels to use at their specific site.
- Some locations may require a deposit. Please ask the location about their specific policy.
- Call ahead to confirm the availability of loaner gear. Some sites are especially busy and may not have loaner gear available.
We're not currently accepting request for new sites. For questions, please contact the Tackle Loaner Program Coordinator Natalia Gonzalez.
- Partner Sites
- State Parks Sites (Link to State Parks Interactive Map)
- Organizational Group Kit Sites
Partner Sites
| City | Facility | Address | Phone |
| Anna | City of Anna | 120 W 7th St, Anna, TX 75409 | (469) 885-9428 |
| Beaumont | Beaumont Public Library System | 801 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 | (409) 838-6606 |
| Dallas | Mountain Creek Public Library | 6102 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75249 | (214) 670-6704 |
| Edna | Texana Park and Campground | 46 Park Road 1, Edna, TX 77957 | (361) 782-5718 |
| Farmers Branch | Farmers Branch Manske Library | 13613 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, TX 752134 | (972) 247-2511 |
| Hurst | Hurst Public Library | 901 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, TX 76053 | (817) 788-7300 |
| Little Elm | Little Elm Public Library | 100 W. Eldorado Pkwy., Little Elm, TX 75068 | (214) 975-0430 |
| Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches Public Library | 1112 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 | (936) 559-2970 |
| Pottsboro | Pottsboro Library | 104 N Main, Pottsboro, TX 75076 | (903) 786-8274 |
| San Antonio | San Antonio Public Library | 600 Soledad Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 207-2500 |
| The Colony | The Colony Public Library | 6800 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056 | (972) 625-1900 |
State Park Tackle Loaner Sites
View State Park Tackle Loaner Sites on the State Parks Interactive Map.
Group Tackle Loaner Sites
Group kits are only available for Certified Angler Education Instructors to use for fishing education in a group setting.
Certified Angler Education Instructors click here:
Group Tackle Loaner Kit Information and loactions
Not yet a Certified Angler Education Instructor? Click here to learn more about our fun, FREE program!