Welcome
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is now partially open. The facility has enhanced safety measures that comply with CDC guidelines and Governor Abbott's executive orders.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 9AM - 4PM and Sunday, 1PM - 4PM
- Guests are encouraged to wear masks, maintain appropriate social distances from others outside their party, and use hand sanitizer and wash their hands regularly.
- No groups larger than five people are allowed, except for families or people living in the same household.
- To avoid crowding there will not be any tram or hatchery tours offered.
- The indoor portion of the visitor center, including the dive theater, gift shop, and Game Warden museum will remain closed.
- Water fountains and vending machines will not be operational. Visitors can bring drinks. Bottled water will be available for purchase.
TFFC will be operating at approximately 25% visitor capacity. This will allow up to 100 people at the facility at any time. For information on current capacity, please follow the TFFC Facebook page and front entrance signage. Admission is temporarily reduced to $2.50 per guest. Visitors can enjoy all outside aquaria, recreational fishing (tackle and bait will be available), the Angler's Pavilion, antique lure and fishing equipment exhibit, and wetland trail.
TFFC is a facility of the Inland Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the state agency charged with the management and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Texas.
TFFC Programs and Activities
Educational Programming
Educational programming at TFFC promotes the wise use and conservation of Texas’ natural resources.Aquaria and Exhibits
300,000 gallons of aquaria and other exhibits allow study of native Texas fish in natural environments.Production Hatchery
A state-of-the- art production hatchery stocks superior fish into Texas public waters.Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
A museum and hall of fame honor the traditions and heritage of freshwater fishing in Texas.Interpretive Wetlands Trail
A wheelchair-accessible trail emphasizes ecology and the interrelationships among aquatic habitats.ShareLunker Program
The Toyota ShareLunker Program works to enhance largemouth bass genetics.