Contact the Center

Mailing Address: 5550 FM 2495, Athens, Texas 75752

For general information, hours, rates: (903) 676-2277 or tffc@tpwd.texas.gov

For school or group reservations: (903) 676-2277

To request pickup of a ShareLunker (largemouth bass 13 pounds or over, legally caught between October 1 and April 30):
(903) 681-0550 or page (888) 784-0600 and leave a number, including area code.

For rental of facilities: (903) 676-2277

To schedule a meeting or other event: (903) 676-2277

To volunteer or apply to become an AmBASSador: (903) 670-2266

Staff Listing

  • Director — Allen Forshage (903) 670-2224
  • ShareLunker Program — Juan Martinez (903) 670-2285, (903) 681-0550
    or pager (888) 784-0600 to report a lunker only from Oct. 1 through April 30
  • Visitor Services — Mickie Campbell (903) 670-2232
  • Hatchery Manager — Jim Matthews (903) 670-2237
    Hatchery FAX (903) 676-3474
  • Maintenance — Jim Dobecka (903) 670-2242
  • Education Director — Zoe Ann Stinchcomb (903) 670-2238
  • Education Staff — Craig Brooks (903) 670-2222
  • Events Coordinator — Jim Booker (903) 670-2266
  • Exhibits Curator — Wayne Heaton (903) 670-2239
  • Volunteer Coordinator — Jim Booker (903) 670-2266
  • Media Contact — Larry Hodge (903) 670-2255
  • Admissions Booth (903) 670-2231
  • Angler Pavilion (903) 670-2210
  • Gift Shop (903) 670-2246
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