Do you have a thing for fish, or fishing, or museums, or parks, or Texas??? If you answered yes to any of these, you need to spend the day at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Check out our day trip guide for can’t miss sites and activities.
The center is open Tuesday – Saturday 9am-4pm and 1pm-4pm on Sunday. Admissions is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, and $3.50 for kids age 4-12. Get more information about the hatchery and the history of the center HERE.
Start at the Exhibits
Just past the entrance, the center has several exhibits to view. MAP GUIDE
Stream Exhibit
Guadalupe Bass (state fish of Texas) habitat
Farm Pond Exhibit
Fish Feeding at 3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays
Alligator Exhibit
Both large and small reptiles
Texas Giants Exhibit
Grand size sport fishes
Museum
Antique fishing gear
Texas Record Fish Exhibit
Stories of state record fish
Anheuser-Busch Theater and Dive Show
Tuesday-Friday 11am; Saturday 11am & 2pm; Sunday 2pm
Take a Ride on the Tram
Once you’ve seen all the exhibits and the dive show, head just past the gift shop to the tram. Here you’ll board and get a guided tour of the hatchery ponds. The tram leaves directly after the dive show so be ready for that. Towards the end of the tour, you’ll be given the option to exit the tram at the Wetlands Trail. This is a 1.3 mile, ADA accessible trail that leads back to the Center. It’s a very easy trail that take between 15-30 minutes. Along the trail, you’ll have the chance to get inside a duck blind, see a bee house, and learn about the surrounding wetlands. If you don’t want to hike to the Center, stay on the tram for a ride back instead.
End your day at the Casting Pond
Back at the Center, it’s time for some fishing. The 1.2 acre pond is stocked with catfish, sunfish, and rainbow trout. The Center loans rods, reels, and bait at no additional charge. There are volunteers to answer any questions you may have, especially if this will be your first time fishing. It’s a great way to end your time at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
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Consider the Wonders is not affiliated with the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center or Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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