HOUSTON – Get ready to reel in some good ‘ole catfish! Texas Parks and Wildlife shared they will be stocking their Neighborhood Fishing lakes on Friday with catfish!<\/p>\n
On Friday, the department announced they would begin stocking lakes around Texas with catfish through October. They will take a brief pause in August due to the heat.<\/p>\n
Where can you go fishing for catfish? <\/p>\n
These locations will be regularly stocked with catfish:<\/p>\n
Burke-Crenshaw Lake – 4950 Burke Road, Pasadena, TexasMary Jo Peckham Park – 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy, TexasHerman Little Pond – 18660 Casper Drive, Spring, TexasMissouri City Community Park Lake – 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane, Missouri City, Texas <\/p>\n
To see the other Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across Texas, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Who can fish at Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes and ponds? <\/p>\n Fishing in these lakes is open to everyone!<\/p>\n Kids 16 and under can fish for free. Adults must have a fishing license.<\/p>\n For more information on getting your Texas hunting and fishing licenses, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Catching catfish <\/p>\n TPWD report that catfish prefer strong-smelling baits. It is suggested to use night crawlers, chicken livers, shrimp, stinkbait, or cut hot dogs as bait.<\/p>\n The Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife<\/p>\n