Annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Kid Fish Day at the Mineola Nature Preserve

Kids’ Trout Fishing Day Scheduled for Mineola Nature Preserve Bridge Bob’s Pond      

On Saturday February 12, 2022, Bridge Bob’s Pond at Mineola Nature Preserve, located on Wood County Road 2724 just south of Mineola, will be the site of a Kids’ Trout Fishing Day. The event, which is sponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, and the City of Mineola, will run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event is free to area youth and adult fishing mentors and 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 and small split shot, and bait to take a chance at catching some of the 1,000 rainbow trout that will be stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Whole kernel corn, salmon eggs, marshmallows, small worms, Berkley power bait, and small spinners are generally the favorite baits for trout. If you don’t have fishing gear, volunteers from the local area and TPWD will be on hand to help with fishing and to provide loaner rod and reels and some bait.

Because this event is sponsored in part by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there is a special exemption in effect during the event. Adults who are actively helping kids fish for trout are exempt from the normal license requirements during the event from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday February, 12 2022. Also, you are allowed to keep all you can catch so bring a stringer or small cooler.

Mineola Nature Preserve is located at 1860 County Road 2724 just south of Mineola.  From US 69, exit east onto Loop 564, then turn south onto CR 2724 going approximately 1.5 miles to the main entrance on the right. Mineola Nature 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.