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Fishing at Lake Summerville State Park (SP) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK AND
TRAILWAY – NAILS CREEK UNIT
Visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/outdoor-annual
for the most current regulations.
Other info: www.texasstateparks.org
6280 F.M. 180 • Ledbetter, TX 78946-7036
(979) 289-2392
Local Emergency:
Lee County Sheriff’s Department (979) 542-2800
Where to Fish:
There is ample shoreline access for fishing as well as a small pond (Kid Fish Pond)
stocked with largemouth bass and catfish within the park’s boundaries. In
addition there are two seasonal fishing sites – Cedar Creek (within the park) and
Newman’s Bottom (along the Trailway – inquire for directions).
Licenses and Restrictions:
A fishing license is not required of anyone who fishes from the pier or shoreline
inside a state park. License requirements must be observed if you fish from a
boat and all size and bag limits apply whenever fishing.
HARVEST REGULATIONS
SPECIES
DAILY BAG LIMIT
LENGTH: MIN-MAX
Bass: largemouth
5 (in any combination)
Min: 14” - Max: No Limit
Bass: hybrid striped
5
Min: 18” - Max: No Limit
Bass: white
25
Min: 10” - max: No Limit
Bass: yellow
No Limit
No Limit
25 (in any combination)of which no more
than 10 may be 20 inches or greater in length
No Limit
5 (in any combination)
No Limit
5
Min: 18” - Max: No Limit
25 (in any combination)
Min: 10” – Max: No Limit
No Limit
No Limit
Catfish: channel, blue,
hybrids – in Lake Somerville
Catfish: channel, blue,
hybrids – in Kid Fish Pond
Catfish: flathead
Crappie: white, black
Sunfish
All other fish: statewide bag and length limits apply.
SPECIES
FISHING
OPPORTUNITIES
© 2022 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
POOR
FAIR
GOOD
EXCELLENT
Largemouth Bass
Catfish
Crappie
White & Hybrid striped
Sunfish
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federal law. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact TPWD on a Text Telephone (TTY) at (512) 389-8915 or by Relay
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PWD LF P4505-121D (12/22)
HA N DY FISH ING BASICS
HOW TO TIE A
FISHING KNOT
NATURAL BAIT HOOK PLACEMENT
The palomar knot is very
strong and easy to tie.
HOW TO MEASURE FISH
Pinch the tail together and take the
longest measurement from nose to tail.
Freshwater
fish
TIPS FOR RELEASING FISH SAFELY
1. For safety for you and a quick release of fish, mash
down the barb of the hook with pliers.
2. Quickly play and release fish as soon as possible
(take photos quickly).
3. Remove hook with pliers or cut line if the hook has
been swallowed.
4. Gently place fish back into water.
5. Revive fish by holding upright in water and facing it
into the current, gently forcing water through gills.
Saltwater
fish
6. If you don’t intend to eat the fish, NEVER place it
on a stringer.
FISHING ETHICS
SAFETY
• Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your
head, eyes and skin.
• Use insect repellent – but keep off hands, as you will
be handling bait and live fish.
• Look behind you before each cast to avoid hooking
someone or getting caught in a tree (practice casting
before you go fishing).
• Bring plenty of drinking water to prevent dehydration;
soft drinks encourage dehydration.
• Wear a life jacket if you cannot swim or you are uncom-
fortable around the water. Supervise young children: it
only takes a second for them to slip under the surface.
Kids under 13 must wear life jackets if fishing from a boat.
Before doing anything, ask yourself the following questions:
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•
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Is it legal?
Would it be good if everyone did it?
Would it make you proud?
Ethical behavior is more than just following the fishing
regulations. Ethical people go beyond what laws require and
demonstrate good judgment and behavior for everyone –
even if no one sees you do something ethical.
Ethical behavior includes picking up trash around the area you
have been fishing, calmly and politely explaining to others if
they are breaking fishing regulations, and respecting the rights
of other anglers and those that use the water in other ways.