Go Fish!
Want to go fishing or take your kids fishing, but don't know where to start?
Special learn-to-fish classes are being held at selected state parks.
See the link below for dates, places and contacts for more information about these special events. In addition, some sites are offering classes in fly fishing and other special topics, so check it out.
We'll see you and yours catch a fish and make some memories!
No fishing licenses necessary in Texas State Parks.
Some loaner rods and reels available.
Bait provided.
Fun, hands-on learning for ages 5 and up.
Door prizes.
Bring hats, sunglasses, water and be ready for a good time.
Go Fish! Calendar of Events
State Park Fishing Information
Go Fish! Workshop Coordinators By Park:
Bastrop/Buescher State Parks
Bill Brooks
Phone: 512-581-0377
bgbrooks@mail.utexas.edu
Eisenhower State Park
Red River Flyfishers, Jerry Hamon
Phone: 214-457-3407
revtcf@gmail.com
Galveston Island State Park
David Murphy
Phone: 409-682-2290
davemurph07@yahoo.com
Goose Island State Park
CJ Vaughn
Phone: 512-484-3723
cjvaughn53@yahoo.com
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Jerry and Trisha Brian
Phone: 903-560-0092
jerry.brian@att.net
McKinney Falls State Park
Lisa Roberts
Phone: 512-751-5418
lwroberts@att.net
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Connie Wheeler (Lake Ray Roberts Rotary Club)
Phone: 903-271-2149 cel
cwheeler@nstarbank.com
Neighborhood Fishin' Lakes
College Station, TX: Central Park Pond #1, Take Harvey Road exit off Hwy 6 East Bypass and continue south on the service road. Park entrance is on the right just past Krenek Tap Road.
Jeff Akers
(713) 806-4981
jakers@sheldon.k12.tx.us
Houston, TX:Tom Bass I, Tom Bass Regional Park Section 1, 3452 Fellows Rd., Houston TX.
Jeff Akers
(713) 806-4981
jakers@sheldon.k12.tx.us
Katy, TX: Mary Jo Peckham Park, 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy, TX
Jeff Akers
(713) 806-4981
jakers@sheldon.k12.tx.us
