Angler Education
Tackle Loaner Program
Want to find out if you like fishing without spending a lot of money first? Do you have friends or neighbors who want to try fishing but need to borrow some tackle? If so, then the Fishing Tackle Loaner Program is for you!
This program loans fishing equipment just like a library loans books. Individuals can borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes with hooks, sinkers and bobbers for up to 7 days of fishing. All you need to do is go to a Loaner Site near you (see list below), fill out a loaner survey and form, and go fishing.
Some locations may require a deposit. The equipment must be returned within 7 days of check-out. If the Tackle Loaner site is a state park, the equipment must be used in the state park. Late fees may apply and replacement cost of lost or damaged equipment may be charged.
Remember: If you are over 17, you will need a Fishing License unless you are fishing within the boundaries of a state park. Check with the state park office for specific details. If you are under 18, you will need to bring an adult when you check out equipment.
Fishing License Info
Fishing Report
| City | Facility | Address | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | McKinney Falls State Park | 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway Austin, TX 78746 |
512.243.1643 | |
| Bastrop | Bastrop State Park | P.O. Box 518 Bastrop, TX 78602 |
512.321.2101 | |
| Blanco | Blanco State Park | P.O. Box 493 Blanco, TX 78606 |
830.833.4333 | |
| Burnet | Inks Lake State Park | 3630 Park Road 4 West Burnet, TX 78611 |
512.793.4689 | |
| Canyon | TPWD Inland Fisheries Office | 400 Hwy. 60 Canyon, TX 79015 |
Charles Munger | 806.655.4341 |
| Centerville | Fort Boggy State Park | 4994 Hwy 75 South Centerville, TX 75833 |
903.764.3411 | |
| Cleburne | Cleburne State Park | 5800 Park Road 21 Cleburne, TX 76033 |
817.645.4215 | |
| Denison | Eisenhower State Park | 50 Park Road 20 Denison, TX 75020 |
903.465.1956 | |
| Edna | Lake Texana State Park | 46 Park Road 1 Edna, TX 77957 |
361.782.5718 | |
| Eustace | Purtis Creek State Park | 14225 FM 316 Eustace, TX 75124 |
903.425.2332 | |
| Fort Worth | Greenbriar Recreation Center | 5200 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76115 |
Derek Debusk | 817.926.6214 |
| Galveston Island | Galveston Island State Park | 14901 FM 3005 Galveston Island, TX 77554 |
409.737.1222 | |
| Goliad | Goliad State Park and Historic Site | 108 Park Road 6 Goliad, TX 77963 |
361.645.3406 | |
| Grapeland | Mission Tejas State Park | 120 State Part Road 44 Grapeland, TX 75488 |
936-687-2349 | |
| Hurst | Hurst Public Library | 901 Precinct Line Road Hurst, TX 76053 |
Michele Haynes | 817.788.7300 |
| Jacksboro | Fort Richardson State Park | 228 Park Road 61 Jacksboro, TX 76458 |
940-567-3506 | |
| Karnack | Caddo Lake State Park | 245 Park Road 2 Karnack, TX 75661 |
903-679-3351 | |
| Livingston | Lake Livingston State Park | 302 Park Road 3 Livingston, TX 77351 |
936.365.2201 | |
| Mexia | Fort Parker State Park | 194 Park Road 28 Mexia,, TX 76667 |
254-562-5751 | |
| Mineral Wells | Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailways | 100 Park Road 71 Mineral Wells, TX 76067 |
940.328.1171 | |
| Needville | Brazos Bend State Park | 21901 FM762 Needville, TX 77461 |
979.553.5101 | |
| Quannah | Copper Breaks State Park | 777 Park Road 62 Quanah, TX 79252 |
940.839-4331 | |
| Quitaque | Caprock Canyon State Park and Trailway | PO Box 204 Quitaque, TX 79255 |
806.455-1492 | |
| Rockport | Goose Island State Park | 202 S. Palmetta Street Rockport, TX 78382 |
361.729.2858 | |
| San Angelo | City Parks & Recreation office at Santa Fe Crossing | 702 S. Chadbourne San Angelo, TX 76903 |
Bertha Garcia | 325.657.4450 |
| San Angelo | San Angelo State Park | 3900-2 Mercedes San Angelo, TX 76901 |
325.949.4757 | |
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| Smithville | Buesher State Park | PO Box 75 Smithville, TX 78957 |
512.237.2241 | |
| Somerville | Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
14222 Park Road 57 Somerville, TX 77879 |
979.535.7763 | |
| Spring Branch | Guadalupe River State Park | 3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 78070 |
830-438-7653 | |
| Tyler | Tyler State Park | 789 Park Road 16 Tyler, TX 75706 |
903.597-5338 | |
| Tuscola | Abilene State Park | 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 |
325-572-3204 | |
| Valley View | Ray Roberts State Park - Johnson Branch Unit |
100 PW 4153 Valley View TX 76272 |
940.637.2294 | |
| Watauga | Watauga Recreation Dept. | 7857 Indian Springs Rd. Watauga, TX 76148 |
Jeannette Garcia | 817.514.5827 |
| Wichita Falls | Lake Arrowhead State Park | 229 Park Road 63 Wichita Falls, TX 76310 |
940.528.2211 | |
| Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls Inland Fisheries Office |
409 Chester Avenue Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
Mark Howell | 940.766.2383 |
| Wills Point | Lake Tawakoni State Park | 10822 FM 2475 Wills Point, TX 75169 |
903-560-7123 |
