Free Family Fish Continues
July 29th 2008 02:33 am
This is a continuation of this post: Family Fish in Texas State Parks | Texas RV Travel blog. Please see that post for an explanation of Family Fish, which is a free event in all State Parks in Texas.
Here is a listing of all the Texas State Parks that require no fishing license as part of Family Fish.
Below are special events held in conjunction with Family Fish, from September to the end of the year. These clinics help everyone in the family to become better fisher folk. Some of the events include the loan of fishing equipment and instruction in different methods of fishing. Others have prizes and fun related activities for the kids. The events with a blue wheelchair symbol are suitable for family members who are mobility and visually impaired.
September 2008 — Caddo Lake SP&WMA — Family Fishing Clinic — Every Sunday. Bring the kids and learn how to have fun fishing! All the basics will be taught, then practice what you’ve learned with hands-on fishing. 9 a.m.-noon (903) 679-3351.
September 2008 — Goose Island SP — Pier Fishing with a Ranger — Every Sunday. Bring your rod and reel and join us on the fishing pier to learn the tackle and techniques of fishing in the Texas bays. Loaner fishing tackle will be provided for the first 10 participants. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 10-11 a.m. (361) 729-2858.
September 20, 2008 — Lake Texana SP — Fish with a Ranger — It all starts with free fishing at the Day Pier in the morning. No fishing license required and poles and bait provided. Then in the afternoon, we will have fish printing on t-shirts (bring your own t-shirt or get one of ours for a $5 donation) at the Nature Center. Accessible for the mobility and visually impaired. Fishing 9 a.m., fish printing 2 p.m. (361) 782-5718.
September 27, 2008 — Brazos Bend SP — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Join us at a free clinic for parents and children that will provide the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Children should be 6 years old or older and accompanied by an adult. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9-11 a.m. (979) 553-5101.
September 27, 2008 — Palmetto SP — Basic Angler Training and Fun Fish — This fishing event features training in basic fishing skills along with prizes and awards for the kids. No fishing license required. 9 a.m.; register at the park office (830) 672-3266.
October 2008 — Caddo Lake SP&WMA — Family Fishing Clinic — Every Sunday. Bring the kids and learn how to have fun fishing! All the basics will be taught, then practice what you’ve learned with hands-on fishing. 9 a.m.-noon (903) 679-3351.
October 12, 26, 2008 — Goose Island SP — Pier Fishing with a Ranger — Bring your rod and reel and join us on the fishing pier to learn the tackle and techniques of fishing in the Texas bays. Loaner fishing tackle will be provided for the first 10 participants. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 10-11 a.m. (361) 729-2858.
October 18, 2008 — Brazos Bend SP — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Join us at a free clinic for parents and children that will provide the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Children should be 6 years old or older and accompanied by an adult. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9-11 a.m. (979) 553-5101.
October 18, 2008 — Palmetto SP — Basic Angler Training and Fun Fish — This fishing event features training in basic fishing skills along with prizes and awards for the kids. No fishing license required. 9 a.m.; register at the park office (830) 672-3266.
November 2008 — Caddo Lake SP&WMA — Family Fishing Clinic — Every Sunday. Bring the kids and learn how to have fun fishing! All the basics will be taught, then practice what you’ve learned with hands-on fishing. 9 a.m.-noon (903) 679-3351.
November 8, 2008 — Brazos Bend SP — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Join us at a free clinic for parents and children that will provide the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Children should be 6 years old or older and accompanied by an adult. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9-11 a.m. (979) 553-5101.
November 22, 2008 — Palmetto SP — Basic Angler Training and Fun Fish — This fishing event features training in basic fishing skills along with prizes and awards for the kids. No fishing license required. 9 a.m.; register at the park office (830) 672-3266.
December 6, 2008 — Brazos Bend SP — Junior Angler Education Workshop — Join us at a free clinic for parents and children that will provide the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Children should be 6 years old or older and accompanied by an adult. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9-11 a.m. (979) 553-5101
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Barbara responded on 02 Aug 2008 at 6:56 pm #
I haven’t been to Texas for three years. Didn’t seem to be anywhere that I noticed to fish in Houston! If I make it there again it will be on a motorcycle with my husband. That would be a long sit-down. But, with your info here we could still fish. This is a very nice blog!
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