Inland Fisheries Marshall District - Texas Parks and Wildlife

03/30/2026

Have you seen this fish? Invasive Silver and Bighead carp have been found in the Red River and tributaries in Texas. Help stop them from spreading to new water bodies and threatening native fish populations. Don’t move live bait—use it where you catch it!

•It’s illegal to move live bait from the Red River and tributaries, Sulphur River and Big Cypress Bayou to prevent accidental transfer of young invasive carp, which look much like shad.

•Report Silver or Bighead Carp sightings to [email protected].

03/11/2026

Caddo Adventure Days is almost here and the weather is looking great. We have programs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with our main event day being Saturday from 10am-3pm!

We are asking guests to help support the Friends of Marshall Animal by bringing a donation of one of the following.
-Dry food (adult dog & cat, puppy)
-Treats (no raw hide)
-Blankets & towels (preferably light colored)
-Kitty litter
-Crates and/or crate inserts (medium & large)

Event schedule is as follows:

March 13th:
8:00 am to 11:00 am: Kayaking in Sawmill Pond. This program will be held at Sawmill Pond. This will be a first come first served program that will allow guests to paddle around our Sawmill Pond for 30 minutes. You can sign up to paddle again as time allows. Kayaks, life vest, and paddles will be provided.
1:00 pm: Hike with a Ranger. This program will begin at our amphitheater. Take a hike with a Park Ranger to learn all about the park's historical past and present nature.

March 14th: FREE ENTRY FOR DAY-USE GUESTS
10:00 am to 3:00 pm: Join us for programs throughout the park. Games, Canoeing, Art in the Park, Fishing, Educational/Interpretive Programs, History, and a special visit from Smokey Bear.

March 15th:
8:00 am to 11:00 am: Fishing with a Ranger. This is a come and go program that will be held at the fishing pier. Fishing poles and bait will be provided.
1:00 pm: Hike with a Ranger. This program will begin at our amphitheater. Take a hike with a Park Ranger to learn all about the park's historical past and present nature.

02/17/2026

Congrats on a great catch!

Double Lunker Day!

Big news from Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake)!
Andrew Scott has landed Legacy Class ShareLunker 691, weighing in at 13.62 pounds — a pending waterbody record! This is the first-ever Legacy Class ShareLunker from this reservoir.
With this catch, 81 public waters in Texas have now produced a Legacy Class bass.
Huge congratulations to Andrew, and thank you for sharing your incredible fish!


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02/07/2026

This morning at Marshall City Arena Pond.

12/17/2025

🚨Angler Alert 🚨 Be on the lookout for Black Carp!

Invasive Black Carp have not yet been documented in Texas, but a new report shows they are now close by in the Red River. If you capture a black carp, you may be eligible for a $100 per fish bounty.

The Black Carp Citizen Science bounty reward program includes the Red River in Texas to help alert us if these fish invade our waters.

If you catch a Black Carp:
📍 KEEP it - Snap a pics and note location
🧊 COOL it on ice or freeze it
📞 CALL us so we can track it

Get details on how to ID Black Carp and report it at https://bit.ly/BlackCarpBounty

See where Black Carp have been found at https://nas.er.usgs.gov/viewer/omap.aspx?SpeciesID=573

07/31/2025

Thanks to USFWS Tishomingo and Natchitoches National Fish Hatcheries, we've had another successful year of stocking as part of 10-year program to restore the Paddlefish population in Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou.

07/15/2025

Lake Welsh boat ramp will be closed for 2 weeks, from July 21st through August 3rd, while repairs are being made to the public boat ramp. Thank you SWEPCO and Titus County for taking these steps to improve public access to this great fishery!

The work will include upgrades to the boat ramp, adjacent roads, and the parking area to ensure safer, more accessible recreational opportunities for all visitors.

02/19/2025

Access to Elder Lake in Kilgore will be closed after business hours (5:00PM) on weekdays and closed on weekends until a construction/safety issue can be addressed. You can still fish on weekdays during the day.

⚠️Notice of Park Closure for Public Safety⚠️

To ensure the safety and well-being of all park visitors, we regret to inform you that Elder Lake at Synergy Park will be closed outside of normal business hours, including weekends, effective immediately.

This closure is being implemented due to safety concerns related to the trails near the Synergy Blvd. Bridge and the ongoing road closure.

We recognize that this change may cause some inconvenience, and we are actively addressing the situation to resolve it as quickly as possible. Please be assured that this decision has been made with the highest priority on protecting the safety of all those who enjoy the park.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Please stay tuned for updates as we address the situation. Your safety remains our top concern.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Kilgore Economic Development Corporation at 903.983.3522. Thank you for your continued support.

02/03/2025

Looking forward to next year!

02/01/2025

Great turn out at the Marshall City Arena today. The trout are biting! The kid's fishing event is from 10:00 to 12:00 today. Thank you Marshall Parks and Recreation.