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Special Event

Big Thicket Free Fishing Day

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 30.346869, -94.239656

Silsbee: TX Hwy 327 boat launch on Village Creek

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Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Time:

8:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Drop-in anytime between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM!

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Description

Fish for free with a park ranger!

Kids and families can learn all about fishing in the Big Thicket, including different kinds of knots, fishing limits, and even try fishing from the bank with a ranger. Kids who complete all the activities can earn a Junior Angler badge!

Stop by the TX Hwy 327 boat launch on Village Creek in Silsbee anytime between 8 am and 10 am.

No fishing license required. For any questions, contact us at 409-951-6700.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Image Gallery

young girl smiling while holding up a small green fish that she caught.

person casting a fishing line into a pond

First fish!
NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Go fish!
NPS Photo / Nathan Pattee