{"id":4403,"date":"2021-05-19T21:57:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/the-10-best-kid-friendly-fishing-spots-in-the-austin-texas-area\/"},"modified":"2021-05-19T21:57:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:57:23","slug":"the-10-best-kid-friendly-fishing-spots-in-the-austin-texas-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/the-10-best-kid-friendly-fishing-spots-in-the-austin-texas-area\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Fishing Spots in the Austin Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you and your kiddos are fishing buddies, Austin is truly a great place to live or visit. There’s seemingly no end in sight to the gorgeous lakes, rivers, and little fishing holes that dot the city and its surrounding parks.<\/p>

Keep in mind that, as an adult, you’ll likely need to obtain a fishing license<\/a>, regardless of whether or not you’re a Texas resident — unless you’ll be doing your fishing from the banks of a state park (there are a few state parks on this list) or in waters enclosed by a state park. Children under 17, though, are not required to get a license. It’s also always a great idea to read up on regulations before you go, just in case. Then, you can concentrate on the fun part: packing a picnic, gathering up your rods and reels, and setting out for the glorious outdoors!<\/p>

So, are you a parent, nanny<\/a>, or babysitter<\/a> looking for the best kid-friendly fishing spots in Austin? You’ve come to the right place! These are the 10 best places to take your little angler on a sunny day.<\/p>

Lakeway Resort and Spa<\/a> (Lakeway Marina)<\/b><\/h2>

Address: <\/b>101 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway, TX 78734
Phone:<\/b> 512-261-6600
Hours & Admission: <\/b>Check out the marina’s official Fishing Guide here<\/a>.<\/p>

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Image via Facebook\/Lakeway Resort and Spa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Discover awesome fishing and other fun lake activities at Lakeway Resort and Spa, located on lovely Lake Travis. Whether you want to fish from the shoreline for a couple hours or rent a boat for the whole family for the day, this is the perfect place to do both. Come prepared to catch a diverse variety of fish, including sunfish, carp, striped bass, white bass, and guadalupe bass. Just don’t forget your fishing license!<\/p>

Lake Bastrop<\/a> (Bastrop State Park)<\/b><\/h2>

Address: <\/b>100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602
Hours: <\/b>Open daily, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: <\/b>512-321-2101
Admission: <\/b>Check out fishing regulations & info here. <\/a><\/p>

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Image via Facebook\/Bastrop State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Bastrop State Park, just 32 miles east of Austin, is beloved by Texans near and far. Locals have been frequenting this state park for more than 70 years to enjoy its pleasant hiking trails, historic cabins, and scenic picnic spots. Best of all, Bastrop has some of the greatest fishing in the area at Lake Mina. While you can often find a couple different types of catfish in this lake, Lake Mina is really known as the premium spot to catch bass. Feel free to bring your own equipment or simply borrow from state park headquarters. Best of all, don’t worry about a fishing license. You don’t need one to fish from shore in a state park.<\/p>

Meadow Lake<\/a><\/b><\/h2>

Address: <\/b>266 Meadow Lake Drive, Seguin, TX 78155
Hours: <\/b>See office hours here<\/a>.
Phone:<\/b> 830-320-5181
Admission: <\/b>Check out more info here<\/a>.<\/p>

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Image via Facebook\/Meadow Lake Resort<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

If you’re closer to Round Rock, just north of Austin, Meadow Lake is a fantastic option for fishing. Accessible through the attractive, 70-plus-acre Meadow Lake Park, this man-made reservoir has plenty of undeveloped shoreline for reeling in the catch of the day! While there are a variety of fish in Meadow Lake, this spot is best known for its good-sized largemouth bass. There are plenty of picnicking areas and a playground, as well.<\/p>

Bright Lake<\/a> (Old Settlers Park)<\/strong><\/h2>

Address: <\/strong>3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
Hours: <\/strong>Open daily, 6 a.m. – midnight
Phone:<\/strong> 512-218-5540
Admission: <\/strong>Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation page<\/a> for more info.<\/p>

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Image via Yelp\/Umeko V.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Old Settlers Park is another great Round Rock-area option if you’re in the mood to do some local fishing. Touted as the “crown jewel” of the Round Rock park system, Old Settlers is home to 645 acres of disc golf courses, baseball and softball fields, soccer facilities, and tons of other recreational activities — plus the lovely Bright Lake! This lake is stocked by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (the most common species are catfish, perch, and bass) and boasts picturesque open shorelines and a fishing pier.<\/p>

Brushy Creek<\/a> (Lake Creek Park)<\/strong><\/h2>

Address: <\/strong>800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock, TX 78644
Hours:<\/strong> Open daily, a half-hour before sunrise – 10 p.m.
Phone:<\/strong> 512-718-1000
Admission: <\/strong>Check out the Round Rock Parks & Recreation website<\/a> for more info.<\/p>

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Image via Yelp\/Brigitte T.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Another perfect fishing spot in Round Rock is Brushy Creek in Lake Creek Park. The park’s 90-acre expanse of winding trails and shaded areas, plus a great splash pad and playground, makes this spot a local favorite for families in the area. And Brushy Creek itself is brimming with catfish, panfish, and bass, all of which you can catch from shore — or you can rent a canoe or kayak.<\/p>

Moby Dick’s Private Pond<\/a><\/b><\/h2>

Address: <\/b>343 Pope Bend S., Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Hours: <\/b>Open daily, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Phone:<\/b> 512-308-7577
Admission: <\/b>Check out hourly rates, rental info, & other info here<\/a>.<\/p>

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@laceystreet took Ripken and Ryder fishing, but she ended up with the catch of the day #fishing #bass #perch #catfish #mobydick<\/a><\/p>

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