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The Great Outdoors
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The Great Outdoors notes
Wharton County · Fishing Access
Fishing the Colorado River in Wharton County
The Colorado River runs through Wharton County and offers bank fishing, with TPWD maintaining leased public access points on the river.
Wheeler County · Hunting
What You Can Hunt in Wheeler County and When
Wheeler County sits in the Texas Panhandle and offers white-tailed deer, mule deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, dove, waterfowl, and sandhill crane hunting under TPWD regulations.
Wichita County · Freshwater Fishing
Lake Arrowhead Is Known for Catfish and Crappie
Lake Arrowhead, southeast of Wichita Falls, holds white crappie, largemouth bass, and large catfish under statewide fishing regulations.
Wichita County · State Park
Lake Arrowhead State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Wichita Falls
Lake Arrowhead State Park sits about 15 minutes south of Wichita Falls (in Clay County) and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and equestrian trails on a 16,200-acre lake.
Wichita County · Annual Event
The Hotter 'N Hell Hundred Bike Race Draws Thousands Each August
Wichita Falls hosts a large annual bicycle event in late August, when temperatures typically top 100 degrees, drawing cyclists from across the country.
Wichita County · Rivers and Water
Three Rivers Drain Wichita County—And Create Flood Risk
The Red River, Wichita River, and Little Wichita River all flow through Wichita County, shaping land use, flood risk, and water supply.
Wilbarger County · Hunting
Wilbarger County Has a Full Hunting Checklist
Wilbarger County hunters need to check TPWD rules for deer, turkey, quail, dove, duck, pheasant, crane, and javelina.
Williamson County · County Park
Berry Springs Park Has Creek Shade Near Georgetown
Berry Springs Park and Preserve gives Williamson County creek shade, an old pecan grove, trails, fishing, camping, and picnic space near Georgetown.
Williamson County · River Park
Blue Hole Park Is Georgetown's Limestone Swim Spot
Blue Hole Park is a no-fee Georgetown lagoon with limestone bluffs, South Fork San Gabriel River water, picnic areas, restrooms, and trails.
Williamson County · Fishing
Brushy Creek in Williamson County Has Recorded Sport Fish Catches
Brushy Creek in Williamson County is a recorded sport fishing waterbody tracked in TPWD's all-tackle records.
Williamson County · Regional Trail
Brushy Creek Trail Links Parks and Neighborhoods
Brushy Creek Regional Trail links creek views, parks, homes, and shops across southwest Williamson County.
Williamson County · County Park
Champion Park Mixes Creek Time and Dinosaur Play
Champion Park near Cedar Park has open space, picnic pavilions, Brushy Creek access, and a play area with dinosaur-bone casts.
Williamson County · Hunting Regulations
Deer Hunting Rules Differ on Each Side of I-35 in Williamson County
TPWD sets different white-tailed deer bag limits for the east and west sides of Interstate 35 in Williamson County.
Williamson County · City Park
Garey Park Is a Ranch-Scale Georgetown Park
Garey Park is Georgetown's 525-acre city park along the South San Gabriel River, with trails, ponds, play space, a dog park, and horse facilities.
Williamson County · Lake Recreation
Lake Georgetown Offers Fishing, Camping, and Hiking
Lake Georgetown is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake on the North Fork of the San Gabriel River, about 3.5 miles northwest of Georgetown, with camping, boating, and fishing.
Williamson County · City Park
Old Settlers Park Is Round Rock's Big Sports-and-Trail Park
Old Settlers Park is Round Rock's largest park, with 645 acres, trails, sports fields, courts, open space, pavilions, and a water park.
Williamson County · County Park
River Ranch County Park Gives Liberty Hill Room to Roam
River Ranch County Park has meadows, woods, hills, trails, camping, river access, and a learning center between Leander and Liberty Hill.
Williamson County · Regional Park
Southwest Regional Park Is a Big County Sports Hub
This county park near Leander brings fields, courts, cricket, trails, a playscape, and a splash pad into one place.
Williamson County · Waterways
The San Gabriel River Is the Only River in Williamson County
The San Gabriel River runs through the center of Williamson County and is the county's only river, flowing through Georgetown and feeding Lake Georgetown.
Williamson County · Turkey Hunting
Turkey Season Only Applies West of I-35 in Williamson County
Wild turkey hunting is only open in the western part of Williamson County, west of Interstate 35, with both fall and spring seasons available.
Wilson County · Wildlife & Hunting
A 171-acre public-hunting unit sits beside US 181 near Floresville
TPWD's Highway 181 Unit offers seasonal permit access, while county wildlife biologists give landowners free habitat guidance.
Wise County · Lakes and Fishing
Lake Bridgeport Offers Fishing and Boating in Wise County
Lake Bridgeport sits on the West Fork Trinity River in Wise and Jack counties and supports bass, catfish, crappie, and other fish.
Wise County · Paddling
The Bridgeport Falls Paddling Trail Runs Through Wise County
TPWD's Bridgeport Falls Paddling Trail offers a designated canoe and kayak route near Lake Bridgeport.
Wise County · Trails
The LBJ Multiuse Trail System Has About 75 Miles of Trails
Hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders share nearly 75 miles of trails on the LBJ National Grasslands in Wise and Montague counties.
Wise County · Federal Public Land
The LBJ National Grasslands Offer Trails, Camping, and Hunting Near Decatur
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands in Wise and Montague counties provide free public access for hiking, horseback riding, camping, and hunting.
Wood County · Invasive Species Rule
Drain Your Boat When You Leave Lake Fork
Texas law requires boaters to drain all water from their vessel before leaving Lake Fork to help stop zebra mussels from spreading to other lakes.
Wood County · Fishing Regulations
Fishing at Lake Fork: Special Rules You Need to Know
Lake Fork Reservoir in Wood County has strict catch rules for largemouth bass: most fish must be released, and only one trophy-size fish per day may be kept.
Wood County · Lakes & Recreation
Wood County Has Four Major Recreational Lakes
Wood County has four lakes used for fishing, boating, and recreation: Lake Fork Reservoir, Lake Quitman, Lake Winnsboro, and Lake Hawkins.
Wood County · Geography & Land
Wood County Has Two Distinct Natural Landscapes
The western part of Wood County is Post Oak Savannah with oaks and open land; the eastern part is Piney Woods with pine forests — each side looks and feels different.
Yoakum County · Hunting
Yoakum County has two deer species and solid dove and quail hunting
Hunters in Yoakum County can pursue both white-tailed and mule deer, plus dove, quail, and waterfowl, though seasons and limits shift each year.
Zapata County · State Park
Falcon State Park: Camping and Day Use on the Rio Grande
Falcon State Park gives you a legal boat ramp, campsites, and shore fishing access to Falcon Reservoir right at the Texas-Mexico border.
Zapata County · Fishing
Fishing Falcon Lake: What You Need to Know
Falcon Lake sits on the Texas-Mexico border and is one of Texas's top bass fisheries, but fishing the Mexican side requires a separate Mexico license.