Inland Fisheries Corpus Christi District-Texas Parks and Wildlife

06/30/2026

Recently, the Corpus Christi Fisheries Management District collaborated with Lake Corpus Christi State Park staffto install green lights on both fishing piers in the park. This was Phase 3 of a Conservation License Plate grant our district competed for desgined to improve fishing opportunities for anglers within our district. Previously, Phase 2 included the installation of pine fish habitat cubes and during the drought we took the opportunity to remove any degraded artificial fish habitat. Phase 1 involved adding hardwood structure beneath the wooden fishing pier to provide more habitat for fish as the water rises. With Phase 3 completed, these new green lights will draw fish in at night and create even more fishing opportunities for anglers. Once Bass and Crappie populations rebound, night anglers should start seeing those fish congregate below the green light. We hope this will make a more enjoyable experience for our evening and nighttime anglers. Let us know what you catch!

06/09/2026

Today, Lake Corpus Christi hit 28% full, which may not seem significant, but it's been longer than a year since we've seen water levels like this. Because of that, we are taking advantage of the acres of submersed terrestrial habitat by stocking 118k Lone Star Bass, which are Largemouth Bass with genetics. Last week we stocked 200k Channel Catfish fry. If we can hold on to water levels, anglers will have opportunities to catch these investments. Thanks to Paul Brittain, owner of the Tacklebox, for assisting with this stocking.

01/08/2026

Rainbow Trout season is here!

We kicked off the season this week with Rainbow Trout stocked at Riverside Duck Pond in Victoria and the pond at Palmetto State Park, giving local anglers a great chance to enjoy some wintertime fishing close to home.

More stockings are coming soon to Corpus Christi area ponds, so stay tuned and get your gear ready!

Rainbow Trout provide a unique winter fishing opportunity you won’t find at any other time of year in Texas waters. Check out the link below to see when trout will be stocked in a pond near you and plan your next trip!

This page lists the schedule for trout stocking conducted by the TPWD Inland Fisheries Division

12/12/2025

Water Returns to Harlingen Sports Complex Pond!!!

With water levels returning to normal level at the Harlingen Sports Complex Pond, our team took advantage of the opportunity to enhance fish habitat and support a healthier, more productive fishery.

Thanks to our partners with the City of Harlingen and funding from the Conservation License Plate (CLP) program, the pond received a series of pine fish cribs that will provide long-lasting structural habitat for forage species and juvenile sportfish. These cribs offer excellent cover, helping young fish avoid predators, boosting overall survival, and concentrating sportfish for anglers to pursue.

Additionally, several catfish spawning boxes were strategically placed to encourage natural reproduction and strengthen the catfish population. This will provide anglers with more opportunities to catch quality fish in the future.

As the pond stabilizes, these habitat features will play a key role in improving both fish communities and angling experiences for visitors. Come check out the progress next time you're at the Sports Complex!

08/23/2025

Access has been restored!!

08/15/2025

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06/04/2025

Looking for some fun plans this Saturday?? Get out and enjoy some fishing!

This Saturday, June 7th, is Free Fishing Day! This is a great opportunity to get out and "test the waters" before you buy a fishing permit!