Fort Worth Pond Hoppers

Good morning DFW Anglers!!!! Y'all know what time it is?!?!?
Channel catfish are on their way to 3 of the 5 Neighborhood Fishin' Ponds this morning. Locations, numbers stocked, and approximate times are listed below.
Lakeside Park in Duncanville will get ~426 fish around 10:00 AM
Chisholm Park in Hurst will get ~426 fish around 10:15 AM
South Lakes Park in Denton will get ~540 fish around 10:30 AM

Make sure you have your new 2026-2027 fishing license https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages

**City Lake Park in Mesquite and Greenbriar Park in Fort Worth will not be stocked today due to concerns about water quality. We will continue to monitor conditions and work with our municipal partners to evaluate these locations and post an update when the fish will be stocked at a later date.**

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

New research says cooling a largemouth bass in a livewell can actually make recovery take longer. A study published August 12, 2026 in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management simulated angling, air exposure and livewell holding. Surprisingly, recovering largemouth actually selected water about 2–4°C warmer than the temperature they had been acclimated to. Bass that were abruptly cooled after exercise took longer to recover and had reduced aerobic capacity; warming them again when released created another physiological challenge. The authors specifically concluded that anglers should avoid adding ice to livewells and instead keep the water near the temperature where the fish were captured.

Source: https://academic.oup.com/najfm/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/najfmt/vqag048/8759511

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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

Your everyday choices make a difference in water quality. Keep Fort Worth’s waterways cleaner by:
• Keeping litter off streets.
• Properly disposing of yard waste.
• Using fertilizers and pesticides carefully.
• Maintaining your vehicle.
• Taking household hazardous waste, like chemicals, to the Drop-Off Station or Environmental Collection Center.

Take action today: www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/environmental-quality/stormwater-quality.

A new way to access the Trinity River is coming to Riverside Park! Construction is underway on a new kayak launch near Oakhurst Scenic Drive, bringing another opportunity for outdoor recreation along the Trinity River.

As work moves forward, trail users in the area can expect a short detour around the construction site for approximately the next month. If you're walking, running or riding through the area, please follow posted signage to safely navigate the detour. Thanks for your patience as we work to make the Trinity River even more accessible for outdoor adventure!