Author: Ed

Next Club Meeting is this Wednesday December 11th

Folks,

This is a reminder that our club meeting will be a combined November / December meeting on this Wednesday, December 11th at the New Braunfels Library’s Westside Community Center from 6:00 – 8:00. The address is 2932 S IH 35 Frontage Road.  The meeting room at the E.Commons main public library is not available on this day..
Our guest speaker will be John Cadran “JC”.  He will be presenting EURO Nymphing on the Guadalulpe.  Many of you have met JC.  He was at the recent GRTU river clean up and also finished 2nd place at our Holdover Tournament.
Concerning your FFI membership expiration date.  Please double check your expiration date.  If it has expired please renew your membership with FFI.  If you have already renewed your membership please send me your current expiration date.  We are coming up on year end and our club roster that is submitted along with our annual report to FFI needs to include only current FFI members.
Thanks,
Pat

Leased Fishing Access from TX Parks and Wildlife

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Leased Fishing Access
Guadalupe River downstream from Canyon Lake
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a temporary agreement with this property owner to provide winter trout fishing access to the Guadalupe.
Located on the east side of River Road about 0.3 miles south of the first bridge crossing. See map.
Lease period: December 6, 2024 – March 2, 2025 .
Phone: (830) 625-5411
Website
Lat/Long: 29.759801, -98.140090
Area Description
The area provides approximately 0.5 miles of bank access along alternating pools and riffles. The bank is gently sloped and rocky. Anglers can wade fish both upstream and downstream, or fish from the bank. There is a low-water dam at the upper end of the property and a deep pool at the lower end. There are no free public downstream take-outs for float trips below this site. Anglers wishing to float downstream should make arrangements with Camp Huaco Springs staff for a shuttle and/or take-out location.
Special Conditions on Public Use
Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset each day for angling from the banks and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks, or other floatable devices for the purpose of fishing. Vehicle and trailer parking by anglers shall be in designated areas only and uses covered by this lease include only the items above associated with angling. All other uses will result in a daily access fee being charged.

San Antonio Meet & Greet – New Angler Ed Training Specialist

San Antonio Meet & Greet – New Angler Ed Training Specialist

When: 12/18/2024 6:00 PM, CST
Where: Food Hall, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

San Antonio Meet & Greet
the New Angler Ed Training Specialist
December 18, 2024

FOOD HALL at BOTTLING DEPT in San Antonio
312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Get Directions Here

Connect with fellow angler education volunteers at our informal meet-and-greet at the Food Hall at Bottling Department in San Antonio!

Meet the new Angler Ed Central Texas Training Specialist!

Natalia Gonzalez
Communications | Angler Education Training Specialist
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744

512-389-4472 | natalia.gonzalez@tpwd.texas.gov

This gathering is a chance to meet the new Central Texas Angler Ed training specialist and fellow angler education volunteers in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Located in The Historic Pearl, the venue offers a variety of food options with indoor seating and an expansive outdoor lawn, providing plenty of space to mingle and enjoy the community. Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or new to the program, we can’t wait to meet you and celebrate our shared passion for angling and education. 

Please let us know you are coming. RSVP Here…

Please let us know you are coming. RSVP Here…

Best regards,
Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

December Fly Tying Night Thursday the 5th

Our December Fly Tying meeting will be this Thursday from 6-8:00 pm at the Westside Community Center, 2932 South IH 35 Frontage Road in New Braunfels.  We will be tying a Trout fishing favorite this month, the Pheasant Tail Nymph (PTN).  We will start at 6:00 with a short fly-tying educational video and then watch a video on tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph.  This month we will be tying some flies for the club to donate to the GRTU Youth Trout Camp.  So come out and join us in this effort.  The club will supply the needed materials, you can bring your own tools, and if needed, the club has several sets.
Hope to see you there,
Gary

2024-2025 Trout Stocking Schedule

Winter Rainbow Trout Stocking Update

2024-2025 Trout Stocking Schedule

Harvest Regulations

  • No Minimum Length Limit; Daily Bag = 5 trout
  • Exceptions exist within special trout management zones on the Guadalupe River downstream of Canyon Lake, which often remains cool enough for rainbow trout to survive year-round
  • An angler fishing in a Community Fishing Lake (CFL) or from a dock, pier or jetty within a Texas State Park may use no more than two poles.
  • Special limits are in effect on parts of the Guadalupe River.

License Requirements

If you’ve never been trout fishing, here are some how-to tips.

Locations and Dates

Dates and locations are subject to change. Most trout stocking occurs between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Exact times are unavailable. Total quantity is distributed over the scheduled stock dates. Hatchery is the TPWD facility delivering the trout. Hatchery contact information is listed below this chart.

Neighborhood Fishin’ ponds (marked with * ) will be stocked frequently throughout the season.

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Nov. 27 marks the beginning of a Texas winter tradition as we begin stocking thousands of easy-to-catch, tasty rainbow trout in ponds, lakes and rivers across the state.

Any age or skill level can enjoy the thrill of fishing for rainbows. To increase your chances of success, our biologist created a video with 6 tips for catching rainbow trout.

TPWD plans to stock 342,373 rainbow trout in Texas from Nov. 27 through March 9. Because rainbow trout are unable to survive in most areas of Texas after winter, due to the warm water temperatures, anglers are encouraged to keep up to their daily bag limit of 5 trout. Exceptions exist within special trout management zones on the Guadalupe River downstream of Canyon Lake, which often remains cool enough for rainbow trout to survive year-round. So get out there with your friends and family, spend time outdoors, enjoy the crisp air, and catch some feisty, colorful trout!

If you’re new to trout fishing, watch these rainbow trout cleaning and cooking videos for tips on what to do with your catch.

Trout Stocking Schedule

Where to Catch Rainbows

Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes and State Parks

Neighborhood Fishin'

Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes offer families and other new anglers in and around big cities some of the best opportunities to catch rainbow trout. These lakes are frequently stocked during the  season and offer plenty of amenities so anglers of all ages can enjoy a fun and relaxing day fishing and connecting in nature.

Trout will also be stocked at several Texas state parks throughout Texas. Many state parks offer excellent fishing amenities such as fishing piers and shoreline access, cleaning stations, and equipment rentals for tackle and kayaks or canoes. As a bonus, anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish within a Texas state park.

Reserving a day pass in advance of your visit to a Texas state park is highly recommended since parks are operating at limited capacity and many will reach their capacity limit. Day passes can be reserved online or by calling (512) 389-8900.

More Locations

Kids with trout

We will be stocking rainbow trout below several dams and spillways, which often have very cool water and provide excellent conditions for trout fishing.

In addition to stocking the Guadalupe River downstream of Canyon Lake, TPWD also stocks rainbow trout in the Brazos River downstream of Possum Kingdom Lake, portions of the Frio and South Llano rivers, and in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.

Regulations

  • No minimum length limit; daily bag = 5 trout
  • An angler fishing in a community fishing lake or from a dock, pier or jetty within a Texas state park may use no more than 2 poles.
  • Special limits are in effect on parts of the Guadalupe River.

Fishing Licenses

  • Adults: Buy yours online or at a retailer for as little as $11 for resident, one-day, all-water fishing.
  • Kids: No license is required for anglers under 17 years of age.
  • Visitors of all ages can fish without a license within Texas state parks.

Check the stocking schedule before you go. Dates and locations are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.