Thread: park for family fishing??

How far are you from Athens? There is a Freshwater Fisheries Center there. I wrote a blog post about FlyFish Texas and we had planned to go, but our RV broke down in Trinity. We had reservations at Athens Marina and, although we never met, they were nice people. Also, do you know about Family Fish at state parks? It has been extended through end of August.

For snorkeling, I do not think you can beat the clarity of the San Marcos River or the Comal River in New Braunfels. Of course, I could be prejudiced.
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Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by jrshutter

We are only about 30 minutes or so from Athens. I had no idea they had a place to camp and fish down there. I'm gonna look it up.

Yes I knew about the family fishing celebration.. however we had to purchase fishing licenses anyway when we went to Possum Kingdom earlier this year. (much of the lake is outside the park) so.. we are set to go anywhere I guess.. but that is a really cool program.

I recently also learned about and got a Texas State Park pass. We look forward to getting discounts with that as we visit more parks.

I really would like to try snorkeling in a clear lake or river. I would need to feel safe though.. making sure there were no known sitings of gators or snakes.

One question.. about new braunfuls.. is it a singles party atmosphere.. or is it suitable for families with young kids?

New Braunfels on the Comal River is family oriented. There is a neat springfed pool in Landa Park that has zip lines and other neat stuff for kids. Stay off the Guadalupe River that flows through New Braunfels, it is dangerous and not family friendly.

Originally Posted by srds

At Athens theres a scuba park thats preety cool .
good trip
srds :cool:

Something else I missed when our RV broke down. :mad: Is that in a quarry? I think I have heard of it. Have you been? How was it for families and other surface folk?

I am going to get up to Athens one of these days. Tyler, too. Sounds like a song.:cool: