Lower Neches WMA: Fishing


Phone: (409) 736-2551
Address:
10 Parks & Wildlife Dr.
Port Arthur, TX 77640

Contact: Michael Rezsutek

Dates Open:

The WMA is open for fishing and other recreational activities from September 1 to October 31 and February 1 through August 31. The WMA is closed to fishing and other recreational activities November 1 through January 31 except for waterfowl hunting each day during the Early Teal Season and of the South Zone Duck Season as established for Orange County. See the Public Hunting Lands booklet or go to Annual Public Hunting What You Need to Know for the days and times units are open for hunting during the waterfowl season.

Fishing

Fishing Permitted

For general information on fishing requirements and restrictions, see the Outdoor Annual Fishing Regulations. For information on fishing licenses, stamps, and tags see Outdoor Annual Fishing Licenses.

Fishing for flounder, redfish and black drum is permitted. A small boat can be launched or fishing from the bank is possible. Fishing the canals of the Old River Unit or the Nelda Stark Unit during the daytime are recommended, especially for flounder. Commercial fishing or crabbing is not allowed within the WMA, but recreational crabbing is permitted.