Here’s A New Place to Fish for Rainbow Trout In Texas

There's a new hot spot for catching rainbow trout in Texas. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has stocked the recently renovated duck pond at Riverside Park in Victoria, Texas with 1,000 rainbow trout.

The duck pond can be fished year-round and has other fish species like catfish and bluegill.

Duck pond fishing regulations

The duck pond is governed by TPWD regulations for community fishing lakes:

• Only pole-and-line fishing is permitted (no net fishing).
• Anglers may keep no more than five fish per day.
• There is no size limit for rainbow trout or any of the fish species currently in the duck pond.
• Residents should only keep fish that they intend to use. Unwanted fish should be released. It is illegal to discard unwanted fish.
• A fishing license is required for all anglers 17 or older and adults accompanying an angler under 17.
• Wade fishing is not allowed at the duck pond.

Fishing regulations are enforced by the Texas Game Wardens. To report a violation, call 800-792-GAME (4263).

For more information about fishing regulations and licensing, visit www.tpwd.texas.gov.

Fishing poles available for public use

Parks & Recreation has a limited number of child and adult fishing poles available for public use at its office at 532 McCright Drive. For more information, contact the office at 361-485-3200 or parks@victoriatx.gov.

To learn more about Parks & Recreation programs and facilities, visit www.victoriatx.gov/parks.

Check out more hotspots for fishing in South Texas. Be sure you are up to date with your fishing license or obtain a day pass. Go out and check the big one!