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Ongoing Statewide - Free Fishing in State Parks - TPWD waives fishing license requirements for families at more than 70 state parks as part of the Free Fishing in State Parks event. Find out more.
December 8, 2007 Brazos Bend SP - Junior Angler Education Class - Come join us for a free fishing clinic for parents and adults. The clinic will provide the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Open to ages 6 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult; class size limited to 30 participants. Held at the Nature Center. 9:30-11 a.m. For directions, park information and possible schedule changes, visit Web site http://www.brazosbend.org or call (979) 553-5101.
December 22, 2007 Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway - Kid's Fishing Tournament - Kids, enjoy your Saturday morning with a fishing tournament at Quarry Lake. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout as well as bass, catfish, crappie, and perch. Prizes given out for first fish, biggest fish and most fish. 9 a.m.-noon (940) 567-3506.
January 12, 2008 Palmetto SP - Trout Fish - Try your luck at catching a rainbow trout in our recently stocked pond at this annual event. No fishing license is required. 9 a.m.; register at the park office (830) 672-3266.
January 26, 2008 Eisenhower SP - Texoma Tie In - Join the fly fishing and fly tying craze and learn from the experts! Geared toward families and anyone who has ever wanted to tie and fish their own flies. Fly tying equipment available or bring your own. Held inside the heated recreation hall. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (903) 465-1956.
January 26, 2008 Eisenhower SP - Texoma Tie In - Join the fly fishing and fly tying craze and learn from the experts! Geared toward families and anyone who has ever wanted to tie and fish their own flies. Fly tying equipment available or bring your own. Held inside the heated recreation hall. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (903) 465-1956.
March 2008 Inks Lake SP - Go Fishing with a Ranger - Every Saturday. After a brief safety and basic skills instruction, families will get a chance to go fishing with a park ranger. A limited amount of fishing equipment is provided (including poles and bait), or you can bring your own. Adults are requested to attend with small children or with large groups. Accessible for the mobility and hearing impaired. 5:30-6:30 p.m. (512) 793-2223.
March 29, 2008 Palmetto SP - Jr. Angler Fishing Clinic - Kids ages 6-13, have fun learning to fish with hands-on activities to build fishing skills and become Certified Junior Anglers. Learn to identify fish and their habitats, practice good water safety and to respect the environment, all part of the excitement of landing the big one. Advanced angler training and fly fishing instruction available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (830) 672-3266.
April 2008 Inks Lake SP - Go Fishing with a Ranger - Every Saturday. After a brief safety and basic skills instruction, families will get a chance to go fishing with a park ranger. A limited amount of fishing equipment is provided (including poles and bait), or you can bring your own. Adults are requested to attend with small children or with large groups. Accessible for the mobility and hearing impaired. 5:30-6:30 p.m. (512) 793-2223.
April 12, 2008 Galveston Island SP - Family Fishing Clinic - Bring the kids and learn how to have fun fishing! All the basics will be taught, then practice what you've learned with hands-on fishing. Call for times and more information (409) 737-1222.
April 19, 2008 Eisenhower SP - Basic Angler Education Class - Fishing is FUN! Enjoy this hands-on clinic, geared for families with children ages 8-16. Learn the basics of fishing including rigging your tackle, where to fish and how to be safe and responsible on the water and win prizes, too. Upon completion of the course, receive a Basic Angler certificate and pin. Held rain or shine; tackle provided; dress appropriately for outdoor adventure. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 8:30 a.m.-noon (903) 465-1956.
April 26, 2008 Palmetto SP - Jr. Angler Fishing Clinic - Kids ages 6-13, have fun learning to fish with hands-on activities to build fishing skills and become Certified Junior Anglers. Learn to identify fish and their habitats, practice good water safety and to respect the environment, all part of the excitement of landing the big one. Advanced angler training and fly fishing instruction available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (830) 672-3266.
May 2008 Inks Lake SP - Go Fishing with a Ranger - Every Saturday. After a brief safety and basic skills instruction, families will get a chance to go fishing with a park ranger. A limited amount of fishing equipment is provided (including poles and bait), or you can bring your own. Adults are requested to attend with small children or with large groups. Accessible for the mobility and hearing impaired. 5:30-6:30 p.m. (512) 793-2223.
May 3, 2008 Eisenhower SP - 4-H Kids Fishing Derby - Come and fish beautiful Lake Texoma with the experts for fun, awards and prizes. This is an great way for families to take kids fishing for free with everything provided, including lots of help from expert anglers. Tackle available or bring your own. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Fishing 8 a.m.-noon, prizes and activities noon-2 p.m. (903) 465-1956.
May 3, 2008 San Angelo SP - Fishing with a Park Ranger - Learn tips from a certified angler and have fun fishing. Meet at the South Shore Gatehouse Accessible for the mobility impaired. 10-11:30 a.m. (325) 949-4757.
May 17, 2008 Galveston Island SP - Family Fishing Clinic - Bring the kids and learn how to have fun fishing! All the basics will be taught, then practice what you've learned with hands-on fishing. Call for times and more information (409) 737-1222.
May 17, 2008 Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS - 14th Annual Children's Fishing Derby - Children ages 6-12 are invited to fish with us in our pond. Prizes will be awarded and there will be lots of big fish to be caught! Tackle and bait will be provided or bring your own. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. 9 a.m.-noon; fee $5 per child; reservations required (936) 878-2214.
May 24, 2008 Palmetto SP - Jr. Angler Fishing Clinic - Kids ages 6-13, have fun learning to fish with hands-on activities to build fishing skills and become Certified Junior Anglers. Learn to identify fish and their habitats, practice good water safety and to respect the environment, all part of the excitement of landing the big one. Advanced angler training and fly fishing instruction available. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (830) 672-3266.
May 31, 2008 Purtis Creek SP - Junior Angler Fishing - Kids 6-13 learn to fish with hands-on experience. Learn to identify fish and their habitats, practice good water safety and to respect the environment. Upon completion participants will receive a certificate. Parents welcome to attend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; reservations required (903) 425-2332.
June 7, 2008 Eisenhower SP - 4-H Kids Fishing Derby - Come and fish beautiful Lake Texoma with the experts for fun, awards and prizes. This is an great way for families to take kids fishing for free with everything provided, including lots of help from expert anglers. Tackle available or bring your own. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Fishing 8 a.m.-noon, prizes and activities noon-2 p.m. (903) 465-1956.
June 7, 2008 Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit - Wal-Mart Kid's All-American Fishing Derby - Bring the kids and your equipment, and let's go fishing at the pier! Enjoy free fishing with door prizes every 20 minutes, free kid's goodie bags, angling advice and assistance, exhibits and more. Meet at the fishing pier. 9 a.m.-noon, (940) 686-2080 or (940) 686-2148.
July 12, 2008 Eisenhower SP - 4-H Kids Fishing Derby - Come and fish beautiful Lake Texoma with the experts for fun, awards and prizes. This is an great way for families to take kids fishing for free with everything provided, including lots of help from expert anglers. Tackle available or bring your own. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Fishing 8 a.m.-noon, prizes and activities noon-2 p.m. (903) 465-1956.
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