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Texas Free Fishing Day

Big Thicket National Preserve

Special Event
  • Jun 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Free

Fish for free with a Park Ranger!

Kids and families can learn all about fishing in the Big Thicket. Learn how to tie different knots, the types of fish you can catch, and even try fishing from the bank with a ranger.

Location:
Collier's Ferry Park
5390 Pine St
Beaumont, TX 77703

Lat/Long Coordinates:
30.132568, -94.095898

Fishing license not required. All fishing gear is provided. For any questions, contact us at 409-951-6700.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Collier's Ferry Park, 5390 Pine St, Beaumont, TX 77703

Latitude and Longitude 30.132540, -94.095922

Schedule

Date:

Jun 6, 2026

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Drop-in anytime between 8 and 11 am.

Contact Information

Max Harper
409-951-6700
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Tags: fishing, big thicket, fishing demonstration, junior angler, jr angler, free