Monday, March 14, 2016

# 154 McHale Park

McHale Park 400 Toddville Rd Seabrook Texas
There is not fee to enter or fish at this access.
Open 24 hours
This is a saltwater fishing destination. Gulf of Mexico




Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 225 and Hwy 146 travel south on 146; 9.5 miles. Exit before you cross the bridge and continue under the bridge to 10th street. The park is at the end of 10th street in .1 miles.


This small park has limited parking and limited fishing. There is a raised covered gazebo that sits right on the bay just east of the 146 bridge. The area around the park is private so respect the signs. No amenities at his location.

Monday, March 7, 2016

# 153 Sugar Mill Park

Sugar Mill Park Sugarland 13800 Hidden Lake Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77478    (281) 275-2825
There is no fee to use the park.
This park is open dawn to dusk
This is a freshwater fishing location. Freshwater Pond.






Directions:. From the intersection of Eldridge and Jess Pirtle, travel west on Jess Pirtle .6 miles to Oak Knoll.  Turn right on Oak Knoll, and then right on Drakewood. This park is located at the corner of Drakewood and Hidden Lakes Lane in the Sugar Mill Subdivision

This peaceful 5.3 acre park features 1 acre pond that will allow you a quiet fishing experience. This park is off the beaten path so to speak, tucked into the sugar mill subdivision.  
There is bank fishing only in this park.

Sugar Mill Park also includes: a walking trail, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, limited parking, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

# 152 Toddville and Second Street

Toddville and Second Street
There is not fee to enter or fish at this access.
Open 24 hours
This would be a saltwater destination. Galveston Bay




Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 225 and Hwy 146 travel south on 146; 9.5 miles. Exit before you cross the bridge and continue under the bridge to 10th street. 10th street will intersect with Toddville in .1 mile, turn left on Toddville. Continue .4 miles to 2and street and turn left. Fishing is allowed on both sides of the street.


This location along second street has paved walkways and benches on both sides of the road. Fishing access is in a small lake that is just off Galveston Bay.  Parking is allowed along the street and there are plenty of places to set up and fish, close to your vehicle. There are no amenities here.

Monday, February 22, 2016

# 151 Kemah Bridge

Hwy 146 Bridge Kemah Texas
There is not fee to enter or fish at this access.
Open 24 hours
This is a saltwater fishing destination. Galveston Bay




Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 225 and Hwy 146 travel south on 146 9.5 miles. The fishing location is under the bridge on the north side, exit before you cross over the bridge,


This location is a public boat ramp and like most free ramps it will be busy. At the end of the parking lot there is a small bulkhead area where you can bank fish. There are no amenities at this location.

Monday, February 15, 2016

# 150 Jack Brooks Park

Jack Brooks Park  5700 FM 2004, Hitchcock, TX 77563  (409) 934-8100
Open from 7:30 am to 10 pm daily
There are no fees to enter or fish in this park.






Directions:  From the intersection of Hwy 6 and FM 2004 travel east on FM 2004 .8 miles and the park entrance is on the left

This 678 acre park has a small freshwater 1 acre pond with plenty of bank fishing. The park has many other activities including an archery range, sports fields, disc golf hike and bike trails picnic areas and restroom facilities.



Monday, February 8, 2016

# 149 Mason Creek Park

Mason Creek Park 2500 Porter Road Katy, Texas 77493  (281) 496-2177
There is not fee to enter or fish in this park.
Open 24 hours
This is a freshwater fishing location. Mason Creek




Directions: From the intersection of Franz Rd and Porter Rd travel north on Porter Rd .5 miles. The park will be on your right.



This 76 acre park has a 2.35  mile hike and bike trail that  is open 24 hours. The trail runs along Mason Creek and has limited bank fishing available. The area is under heavy construction and it looks like fishing opportunities will be better in the future. No amenities available here.

Monday, February 1, 2016

# 148 Eldridge Park

Eldridge Park Pond 2511 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498   (281) 275-2885
There is no fee to enter or fish this park
Open from 7am to 10 pm daily
This is a freshwater fishing location, Freshwater Lake Stocked






This 43-acre well maintained park is located on Eldridge Road near the West Airport intersection. It features a 5 acre pond that was stocked with catfish in 2012, 2013, 2014. The day I was there the city was also stocking 3-5/lb catfish for an upcoming kid fish weekend. The fishing pier was clean and well maintained and there is plenty of room for bank fishing
 This site is also part of the TPWD rainbow trout stocking program. Trout are stocked several times each fall, be sure and check for the dates on the Texas Parks and Wildlife web site.

 This park also includes a community meeting room, picnic pavilion, restrooms, grills, benches, picnic tables, walking trails, playground, soccer fields, and plenty of paved parking.