National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Big Thicket National Preserve A meadow surrounded by tall trees
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Big Thicket National Preserve
Fishing
  • Fishing is allowed everywhere in the Preserve.  A current Texas State Fishing License is required and State of Texas fishing regulations apply.
  • The first Saturday in June of each year is the annual "Free Fishing Day" in Texas.  No person is required to have a fishing license or stamp while fishing on that day.

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.

Bald Eagle

Did You Know?
America's national bird, the bald eagle, formerly endangered and still rare, is often seen along the Neches and Trinity Rivers in Big Thicket.

Last Updated: May 11, 2007 at 15:00 MST