Nature preserve pond site for annual kid fish

Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:19 am

Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve will be the site of the annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Day on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon.

The event is sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the City of Mineola and is free to area youth and adult fishing mentors. No fishing license is required.

Anglers are encouraged to bring a light-action rod and reel combo with small fishing hooks, light line (12 lb. test or less), small bobbers, small split shot and bait to take a chance at catching some of the 1,000 rainbow trout to be stocked by TPWD.

Whole kernel corn, salmon eggs, marshmallows, small worms, Berkley power bait and small spinners are generally favorite baits for trout. Volunteers and TPWD will be on hand to help with fishing and to provide loaner rod and reels and some bait.

Mineola Nature Preserve is located at 1860 County Road 2724 just south of Mineola. The preserve, a Mineola city park, is open every day from 7:30 a.m. until sunset. There is no entrance fee for entering the preserve. Other information about Mineola Nature Preserve can be found at the preserve website at www.mineolanaturepreserve.com.

For more information on “Kids’ Fish Day”, call TPWD at 903-593-5077.

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