Neighborhood Fishin' is fun and easy.
- Kids Fish Free – Kids 16 and under fish for free (adults must buy their licenses)
- Stocked Lakes – with fish big enough to catch and eat!
- Close to home – 19 clean, well-lit sites in city and county parks near picnic tables, parking and restrooms, including two new Houston locations
Text TPWD NF to 468-311 to get updates by text.
Where to Go
Abilene
Grover Nelson Park Small Pond
2070 Zoo Ln. 79602
1.25 acres
Mike Homer
(325) 692-0921
Abilene Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of Abilene
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Amarillo
Medical Center South
1100 Wallace Blvd
7 acres
John Clayton
(806) 655-4341
Panhandle Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of Amarillo
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Austin
Bullfrog Pond
Travis County East Metro Park
18701 Blake Manor Rd.
1 acre
Kingfisher Lake
Travis County East Metro Park
18701 Blake Manor Rd.
2 acres
Austin Area Contact
Marcos De Jesus
(512) 353-0072
Austin/San Marcos Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from Travis Co. Parks & Bass Pro
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
College Station
Central Park Pond 1
1000 Krenek Tap Road
2 acres
Mark Webb
(979) 272-1430
Houston/College Station Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of College Station
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Chisholm Park
2200 Norwood Dr. 76054
Hurst
3 acres
Tackle Loaner: Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Road
Contact: (817) 788-7300
Local support from BNSF
Greenbriar Park
5200 Hemphill St. 76115
Fort Worth
3 acres
Local support from BNSF
Lakeside Park
515 Hill City Dr. 75116
Duncanville
3 acres
City Lake Park
403 S Galloway Ave. 75149
Mesquite City
5 acres
South Lakes Park Pond
556 Hobson Ln. 76205
Denton
3.8 acres
Dallas-Fort Worth Area Contact
Rafe Brock
(817) 732-0761
Dallas-Fort Worth Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of Fort Worth, City of Hurst, Nell Bailey Charitable Trust, City of Duncanville, City of Denton and City of Mesquite
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Houston
Burke Crenshaw Park
4950 Burke Rd.
Pasadena
3.8 acres
Local support from Pasadena Parks and Recreation
Community Park Lake
1700 Glenn Lakes Lane
Missouri City
3 acres
Herman Little Park
18660 Casper Dr.
Spring
3 acres
Actual lake location: 30.039709, -95.413440.
Local support from Timber Lane Utility District.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
5597 Gardenia Lane
Katy
5 acres
Houston Area Contact
Mark Webb
(979) 272-1430
Houston/College Station Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from Missouri City & Harris Co. Pct. 3
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
San Angelo
Oakes Street Lake
396 S. Irving Street
4.2 acres
John Ingle
(325) 651-5556
San Angelo Fisheries on Facebook
Local Support from Safari Club Int'l & Field & Streams
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
San Antonio
Millers Pond
6075 Old Pearsall Road
6 acres
Southside Lions Park
3100 Hiawatha
7.5 acres
San Antonio Area Contact
Randy Myers
(210) 688-9460 or (210) 688-9516
San Antonio Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of San Antonio
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Waco
Lake Buena Vista
2001 Madera Dr. 76705
0.68 acre
John Provine
(254) 666-5190
Waco Area Fisheries on Facebook
Local support from City of Waco
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
Wichita Falls
South Weeks Park
2005 Southwest Parkway
1 acre
Tackle Loaner: TPWD Inland Fisheries, 409 Chester
Wichita Falls Fisheries on Facebook
Local Support from City of Wichita Falls
Text TPWD NF to GOV311 to get updates by text.
New Houston Locations
Burke Crenshaw Park
4950 Burke Rd. Pasadena, TX 77504
3.8 acres
Amenities: restrooms, parking, playgrounds, walking trail, pier and bank fishing access, and abundant lighting.
Herman Little Park
18660 Casper Dr. Spring TX 77373
3 acres
Amenities: restrooms, pier and bank access, pavilion, skate park, playground, water fountains, walking trails, “little free library” and access to Cypress Creek Greenway
What to Catch
Texas Parks and Wildlife stocks fish big enough to catch and keep except in August. Stocking takes place every two to four weeks during summer and winter seasons. There should be a good supply of fish whenever you find time to visit!
Catfish
Catfish prefer strong-smelling baits. Try using nightcrawlers, chicken livers, shrimp, stinkbait, or cut hot dogs.
When to Catch
Catfish are stocked in most lakes late April through early November. Fish are not stocked in August because of the heat.
Rainbow Trout
Cheese, kernel corn, nightcrawlers, red wigglers, and meal worms make good trout baits. If you’d rather use a lure, try a small inline spinnerbait or a spoon.
When to Catch
Rainbow trout prefer cold water and they survive only during winter in most parts of Texas. Trout stocking begins in late November or early December and continues until March.
Fishing Resources
Gear and Licenses
Starter fishing gear can be purchased from many local retailers for as little as $30.
Buy online now - no waiting!
Kids under 17 fish free, and adult licenses start as low as $11 (one day, all-water).
Find a retailer to buy a starter fishing kit or buy your license in person.
How to Fish
Learn to fish using easy videos or help teach fishing with these free, fun, hands-on trainings!
Learn to Fish using these easy videos with the basics.
Teach Fishing help teach fishing with these free, fun, hands-on trainings!
Neighborhood Fishin' Regulations
Fishing Rules for gear limits and bag limits on these lakes.
The following regulations apply to Neighborhood Fishin' lakes. They are also available on a handy wallet card.
License Requirements
- Kids under 17 fish for free.
- Adults need a fishing license with freshwater stamp.
- Find out where fishing licenses are sold in your neighborhood.
Gear Restrictions
- Fish with pole and line only. This means a rod & reel, fly rod, or cane pole.
- No more than two fishing poles per person.
- Trotlines, jug lines, fish traps, seines, cast nets, bows and spears are not allowed in Neighborhood Fishin' lakes.
Bag Limits
- 5 per day for channel and blue catfish; no minimum length limit
- 5 per day for trout; no minimum length limit
- Each person fishing is entitled to his own daily bag limit.
- For bag and size limits on other species, see our summary of fishing regulations.
Sponsors
Neighborhood Fishin' is supported by government and private partners.
Neighborhood Fishin' is supported by government and private partners.
Local Partners
City of Abilene
Grover Nelson Pond
Amarillo Parks and Recreation
Medical Center South
Bass Pro Shops
Bullfrog Pond & Kingfisher Lake
Travis County Parks
Bullfrog Pond & Kingfisher Lake
College Station Parks and Recreation
Central Park Pond #1
City of Hurst
Chisholm Park
City of Fort Worth Community Services
Greenbriar Park
BNSR Railway
Greenbriar Park, Chisholm Park
Nell V. Bailey Charitable Trust
Greenbriar Park, Chisholm Park
Denton Parks and Recreation
South Lakes Park Pond
Harris County Precinct 3
Mary Jo Peckham Park
Duncanville Parks and Recreation
Lakeside Park
Mesquite Parks and Recreation
Mesquite City Lake
Missouri City Parks and Recreation
Community Park Lake
City of San Angelo
Oakes Street Lake
Safari Club International, San Angelo Chapter
Oakes Street Lake
Field & Streams Sporting Goods
Oakes Street Lake
San Antonio Parks and Recreation
Miller's Pond, Southside Lions Park
City of Waco Parks and Recreation
Buena Vista Park
City of Wichita Falls
South Weeks Park
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