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The Edwin L. Cox, Jr., Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) combines visitation and outdoor education with a production fish hatchery. Its mission is to provide an educational, entertaining visitor experience that promotes freshwater sport fishing and the enhancement, conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources in Texas.

tffc is a facility of the Inland Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the state agency charged with the management and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Texas. tpwd also works to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. tffc activities carry out every aspect of this mission.

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TFFC Activities Include:

Educational Programming
Educational programming at TFFC promotes the wise use and conservation of Texas’ natural resources.
Aquaria and Exhibits
300,000 gallons of aquaria and other exhibits allow study of native Texas fish in natural environments.
Production Hatchery
A state-of-the- art production hatchery stocks superior fish into Texas public waters.
Museum and Hall of Fame
A freshwater fishing museum and a freshwater fishing hall of fame preserve the traditions and heritage of fishing in Texas.
Interpretive Wetlands Trail
An interpretive wetlands trail emphasizes ecology and the interrelationships among aquatic habitats.
Budweiser Sharelunker Program
The Budweiser ShareLunker program works to enhance largemouth bass genetics.