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Spots marked with (*) may receive stockings of rainbow trout in winter. Visit our trout stocking schedule for locations and dates. Most of the small lakes are Community Fishing Lakes and have special harvest regulations for catfish. Size limits, daily bag limits and gear restrictions for all sites can be found in our fishing regulations.
*This lake is a Neighborhood Fishin' site, receiving frequent stockings of channel catfish and rainbow trout. Bank and pier access, picnic tables, trails and restrooms. Recreation center also located within the park.
Located at 5597 Gardenia Lane. From Houston take I-10 west to exit 742 to Katy-Ft. Bend County Road. Turn right on Katy-Ft. Bend to Franz Road. Turn left on Franz Road and go 1.1 miles to Avenue A. Turn right onto Avenue A and proceed straight into the park.
Harris County Precinct 3 (281) 496-2177
Bank access, picnic tables and restrooms.
From US 290, exit at Little York and go west about 1 mile. Park is at junction of West Little York and North Gressner roads.
Harris County Precinct 4 (281) 353-4196
Bank access; picnic tables in the park.
Take Beltway 8 to Lake Houston parkway and exit east. Turn left on Aqueduct Road. Park is on the right side of the road.
Harris County Precinct 1 (713) 440-1587
Excellent bank access. Restrooms and an Environmental Education Center are located in the park.
Entrance to ponds is on Hwy. 90A between Beltway 8 and Sheldon Road.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Sheldon Lake (281) 456-2800
Bank access. The park has restrooms, picnic tables, a pavilion and foot paths.
Take I-10 east from downtown Houston, cross Loop 610 and take the next exit (Mercury Drive). Go left on Mercury, which ends at the park. Follow road back and to the right to new parking area and pavilion. The lake trail is marked with a sign.
Houston Parks and Recreation (713) 942-8500
Bank and pier access. Restrooms, picnic tables, and paddleboats are available in the park.
Located in Hermann Park off Fannin, across from Rice University.
Hermann Park Visitor Services (713) 284-8554
Bank access. The park has restrooms, picnic tables and a pavilion.
From I-10, take Hwy. 6 south to Sugar Land and turn left on Hwy. 90A. Go 1.9 miles and turn left on Eldridge Road. Go 2.25 miles, looko for park on left.
Sugar Land Parks & Recreation (281) 275-2885
Bank and pier access. Picnic tables are available in the park.
Pond is located at 4015 Lexington Drive, just west of FM 1092 between Alternate 90 (Main Street) and Cartwright Road (FM 3345).
Missouri City Parks & Recreation (281) 403-8500
Pier and bank access. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and a pavilion in the park.
From I-10 west of Houston, take Hwy. 6 south through Missouri City to Fort Bend County. Park is located just past Lake Olympia Subdivision, on the left side of the road across from Sienna Pkwy.
Fort Bend Parks and Recreation (281) 835-9419
Pier and bank access. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and a pavilion in the park.
From I-10 west of Houston, take Hwy. 6 south to Missouri City. Turn left on Glen Lakes Lane and look for park entrance on the left.
Missouri City Parks & Recreation (281) 403-8500
Bank access, picnic tables, restrooms.
From Beltway 8 south take S. Post Oak Rd. exit. Turn right on S. Post Oak to Court Rd. Turn right on Court Rd. to park entrance on the left. Park is in the corner of S. Post Oak and Court.
Missouri City Parks & Recreation (281) 403-8500
*This lake is a Neighborhood Fishin' site, receiving frequent stockings of channel catfish and rainbow trout. A nature trail, playgrounds, restrooms and picnic areas are available in the park.
Located at 3452 Fellows Road. Heading south on Hwy. 288, exit Fellows Road. Go east 0.46 miles past 288 and Sam Houston Tollway intersection. Turn right into park and follow road to amphitheater. The lake is located next to amphitheater parking lot.
Harris County Precinct 1 (713) 440-1587
Bank and pier fishing. There are restrooms, picnic tables, volleyball courts and a pavilion in the park.
Located at 15108 Cullen Boulevard. Heading south on Hwy. 288, exit Fellows Road and go left. Turn right on Cullen to Tom Bass Park Area III on the right.
Harris County Precinct 1 (713) 440-1587
Pier and bank access. Picnic tables are available in the park.
Take Fuqua exit off I-45 and go east about 2 miles to Burke Road. Turn left and go 1 mile to park entrance on left.
Pasadena Parks & Recreation (713) 740-7062
Bank and pier access, picnic tables and restrooms.
From I-45 south (Gulf Freeway) take exit 23 to FM 518. Turn right on FM 518 and go 4.6 miles to Centennial Park on the left.
Friendswood Parks & Recreation (281) 996-3220
Bank access. The park has restrooms and picnic tables.
From I-45, take the NASA 1/FM 528 exit and turn right. Go left on W. NASA 1 and look for Challenger Park on the left.
Harris County Precinct 1 (713) 440-1587
Bank access. The park has restrooms, picnic tables, and a recreation center.
From I-45, take FM 1765 exit (Texas Avenue) and go east. Turn left on Westward, then right on Park Avenue. Park entrance will be on the right.
Texas City Parks & Recreation (409) 643-5990
Galveston Bay. Bank and pier fishing, 1,234-ft pier has bait and concession stand with restrooms and telephone, pier and restrooms handicap accessible, park open 7 am to 10 pm, pier open 24 hours in summer, reduced hours in winter.
South on I-45 (or SH 146), exit and left ad Edgebrook Dr. (Fairmont Parkway), right at end of road on Bayshore Dr., park is on the left.
Harris County Precinct 2. Park (281) 326-6539, Pier (281) 471-5705
Galveston Bay. Bank and wade fishing on both sides of Dike Road.
From I-45 South, exit FM 1764 and go left to Texas City. Cross Bay Street to Texas City Dike Road.
Gulf of Mexico. Lighted pier, open 24 hours in summer, reduced hours in winter. Pier and restrooms are handicap accessible. Bait and snack bar available on site.
South on I-45, exit 61st St. in Galveston, right on 61st St., site is at end of road at Seawall Blvd.
Privately operated; user fees apply.
www.61stpier.com (409) 744-8365
Gulf of Mexico. 1,320-ft lighted pier, open 24 hours. Top deck is handicap accessible. Bait and snack bar available on site.
South on I-45, exit 61st St. in Galveston, right on 61st St., right on Seawall Blvd, site is on left at 99th St.
Privately operated; user fees apply.
www.galvestonfishingpier.com (409) 974-4383
Gulf of Mexico, West Bay. Bank and wade fishing. Restrooms are handicap accessible. Gates are open 8 am to 10 pm, please check in at main office upon arrival.
South on I-45, exit 61st St. in Galveston, right on 61st St., right on Seawall Blvd., go about 10 miles, park office is on left side of road.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Galveston Island (409) 737-1222
Gulf of Mexico. Bank and wade fishing from beaches and jetties. Limited restroom facilities.
South on I-45, exit 61st St. in Galveston, right on 61st St., right on Seawall Blvd., proceed west along beach.
Galveston Bay. LIghted pier and parking lot, open 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Restrooms, showers, snacks. Pier and restrooms are ADA-accessible.
Located on Pelican Island. From Houston go south on I-45, exit and left at Harborside Dr. in Galveston, left at bridge at Pelican Island Causeway, park is at end of road.
(409) 744-5738
Galveston Bay/Gulf of Mexico. Pass and gulf fishing.
Go south on I-45, continue into Galveston (Broadway St.), left on Seawall Blvd., right at end of street onto Boddecker Dr.
Galveston Bay/Gulf of Mexico. Pass and gulf fishing.
Take I-45 south to Galveston, continue straight down Broadway until you reach the beach, turn left on Seawall Blvd, left on Ferry Road (two stop lights) to the landing, take free ferry to Bolivar Peninsula, go about two miles to North Jetty Road.
Galveston Bay/Gulf of Mexico. Pass and gulf fishing.
Take I-45 south to Galveston, continue straight down Broadway until you reach the beach, turn left on Seawall Blvd, left on Ferry Road (two stop lights) to the landing, take free ferry to Bolivar Peninsula, go about 20 miles to Rollover Pass.
Galveston Bay. Bank and wade fishing. Restrooms at entrance, bring your own drinking water.
Go east on I-10, right at the Anahuac/Hankamer exit, go south 2 miles to FM 562. Continue south on FM 562 for 8.3 miles to FM 1985, and 4 miles east to refuge entrance.
Refuge website; phone (409) 267-3337
Note: This is not a complete list of fishing spots in the Houston-Galveston area.
