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08/18/2026
New season hunting + fishing licenses are now on sale! Note that new identify verification rules went into effect this year. Get the details at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/license-id-validation-faq
07/31/2026
7/31/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! **No stockings will occur after this one until September 4, 2026.**
Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:30 AM South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~10:30 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~11:00 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
07/17/2026
7/17/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~10:30 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~11:00 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
07/03/2026
7/3/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Just in time for America’s 250th birthday Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~12:00 PM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~12:30 PM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/ neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
06/19/2026
6/19/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic and the rain may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:15 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:15 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~12:00 PM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~12:30 PM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
06/05/2026
6/5/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:00 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~9:20 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~9:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~10:30 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~11:00 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
05/22/2026
5/22/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are being stocked into all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~10:20 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~10:10 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~10:45 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~10:30 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~11:30 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
05/08/2026
5/8/2026
Happy Catfish Friday! Channel Catfish are on their way to all 5 DFW Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning! Locations, numbers and approximate stocking times are listed below.
Construction/traffic may impact stocking times.
City Lake Park in Mesquite - 710 fish; ~9:45 AM
Lakeside Park in Duncanville - 426 fish; ~10:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst - 426 fish; ~10:20 AM
Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth - 426 fish; ~10:45 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton - 540 fish; ~11:30 AM
The daily bag limit is 5 fish per person day, there is no minimum length limit on Channel Catfish, anglers may use no more than 2 poles at a time, and anglers 17 years and older must have a fishing license. To report violations, please contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-792-4263.
To find the site nearest you, please check this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/programs/neighborhood-fishin/ -to-go
05/03/2026
We had a great time at Mayfest Fort Worth, Texas yesterday! The weather was great, the food was yummy, and the fish tales were incredible!
We will be out again today from 11:00 - 7:00. You can your tickets at this link https://mayfest.org/festival/.
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