Funfish 2024 at Canyon Park has been canceled

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FUNFISH UPDATE

We have been watching the recent rains and future forecast hopefully. Unfortunately, with the current lake levels, we have made the decision to cancel FUNFISH 2024 at Canyon Park as there is not a cove that allows us to net off a large, fishable area and ensure that the kids would have safe lakefront access to enjoy the fishing.

In place of the event, we plan to open Canyon Park for the weekend of February 24-25 for free public access to bring the family out and enjoy the facilities, recreate, and fish for free. More details will be coming out in the next few weeks. We are sad that FUNFISH will not happen this year but are super hopeful that we will be back next year for an even bigger and better event.

New Braunfels Fly Fishers supports 2024 GRTU Trout Youth Camp

NEW BRAUNFELS FLY FISHERS SUPPORT GRTU TROUT YOUTH CAMP

The New Braunfels Fly Fishers provided the GRTU Trout Youth Camp participants a gift bag of fly fishing accessories for the third year. The bag’s contents included forceps, nippers, zingers, tippet, leader, a fly box and an assortment of flies. The majority of the flies were tied by individual members and the New Braunfels Fly Fishers fly tying group. Special thanks to Umpqua for providing the tippet and leaders and Action Angler for facilitating the purchase of the other items.

Pictured above are Colten Simmons, Youth Camp participant; Ron DeMeyer, NBFF and Darren Simmons, Colten’s father.

7th Annual Mason County WinterFisch

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May be an image of 3 people, people fishing and text that says 'DECEMBER 2ND MARCH THRU 17TH COUNTY MASON PSHTTELLANO.CO 2500 RAINBOW TROUT! JAMES RIVER CROSSING / HWY 2389 WIN PRIZES FOR TAGGED FISH!'

The 7th Annual Mason County WinterFisch Celebration kicks off this Saturday, December 2nd with the release of 1500 trout into the Llano River. This event is free and fun for the whole family! From 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., enjoy on the water instruction, loaner equipment fishing and outdoor demos, campfire cooking, and live music!

Can’t make the kick-off? No problem! The full WinterFisch season runs from the Celebration date through March 17th, with additional Texas Parks and Wildlife trout releases in between. Some trout are tagged and anglers who reel these in are eligible for cash prizes and a Grand Prize rod and reel combo from us!

Learn more at fishthellano.com.

Trout Stocking, and special rules exist for the Guadalupe River

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Rainbow Trout Stocking Starts Today!

Today 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 343,331 rainbow trout in Texas from Nov. 22 through March 1. 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’ 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

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

This year, rainbow trout will be stocked into the Canyon Tailrace on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake, 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 EXCEPT for special limits and rules on the Guadalupe River! See the link below!
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.

No club meeting in November

Hello Folks,

This is a reminder that we will not have a club meeting in November.

Our next club meeting will be Wednesday, December 13th at the Library, 700 E. Commons New Braunfels. We are having the meeting early in December to not interfere with the Christmas holidays.

Chris Long will be our guest speaker. Chris recently joined NBFF. He is a professional guide and FFI certified casting instructor. His topic will be all about fly lines.

Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving.