FISHING

With their motto of Reel Fun Close to Home, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in conjunction with the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer the Neighborhood Fishin’ program at South Side Lions Park, 3100 Pecan Valley Dr. and at Miller’s Pond, 6175 Pearsall Rd.

The Neighborhood Fishin’ program allows for these two bodies of water to be stocked approximately every two weeks with rainbow trout (10-12-inch average size) in the winter (late November to early March) and with channel catfish (12-inch average size) every two weeks in the warmer months (May-July and September-October).

A valid fishing license with a freshwater stamp endorsement is required to take fish or other aquatic life from the public waters of Texas. Recreational fishing licenses and stamp endorsements can be purchased at local sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores, discount stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores or at the local Texas Parks and Wildlife Office, 858 W. Rhapsody.

For added convenience, recreational licenses may be purchased by phone at  210.348.7375 or online at www.tpwd.state.texas.us. The cost is $30 annually.