Boy and girl loading bait on reel

Fishing for Beginners

Fishing is a fun, affordable way to spend time together outdoors. We'll get you started with instructional events, how-to-videos, planning your trip, and rules & regulations.

Recreational Fishing

Fishing Regulations

Fisheries Management

Fish & Aquatic Species

Assistance & Business

Fishing Programs

Visitor Centers

Conservation

Commercial Fishing

Young ladies neighborhood fishing in a park in Manor

Neighborhood Fishin'

Kids 16 and under fish for free (adults must buy their licenses). Stocked lakes with fish big enough to catch and eat! It's close to home with 18 clean, well-lit sites in city and county parks near picnic tables, parking and restrooms.
Anglers with his catch

Bigger better bass!

Anglers who catch a bass that's at least 8 lbs. or 24" can participate all year-long by entering their catch online or in the ShareLunker app. Participants will receive a catch kit, achievement decal, ShareLunker gear, and entry into a drawing for prizes including a $5,000 shopping spree!
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Protect the Lakes You Love

Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating and swimming for everyone. You can't always tell if a lake is infested with invasive species, and even a small piece left on your boat or gear can infest another lake.
Outdoor Annual online and app

Get the free Outdoor Annual.

Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.