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Sport Fish Restoration

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ARIZONA | NEW MEXICO | OKLAHOMA | TEXAS

Texas Select link to hear Highlights audio cliptwo people fishing from pier

Sport fishing is big business in Texas, with more than 2.4 million anglers spending $2 billion annually on fishing-related activities. Funding from the Sport Fish Restoration Program enables the state to stock 300 million fish each year and to better manage its streams, reservoirs and coastal waters. Click on "Highlights" to learn more about activities funded by the program.

The success of Texas' fisheries is credited to strong management programs, research, habitat restoration, educational outreach and angler surveys.
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Notable Projects
Sea Center

Sea Center Texas - A New Kind of Hatchery
More than 500,000 people have toured this state-of-the art fish hatchery and Visitor Center on the Texas coast since its opening in 1996. At Sea Center Texas the production of red drum and spotted sea trout is as important as educating the public about conserving Texas' aquatic resources.     
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TFFC The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
While research biologists attempt to discover the genetic secrets of largemouth bass, children can fish in a casting pond, watch a dive show or enjoy 300,000 gallons of exhibits. The multi-purpose Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is setting a new standard for aquatic education and hatchery production nationwide.
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Texas Map state facts
Average Annual
Sport Fish Restoration Funding:  $13.3 million
No. of Anglers 16 years and older: 2.4 million
No. of Days Spent Fishing: 32.8 million
Economic Impact:  $2 billion

For general information contact:
Timothy Birdsong
Federal Aid Coordinator
512-389-4744 / fax: 512-389-8043
email: timothy.birdsong@tpwd.state.tx.us

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744

Resources
Texas Parks and Wildlife

  • Fishing
  • Coastal Fisheries
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fishing Licenses

    • Sport Fish Restoration Program
    USFWS Grant Programs
    National Hunting and Fishing Survey

    Last updated: July 26, 2007

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