Three New Public Fishing Access Areas Open on the Guadalupe River

Public land on Texas rivers is not as common as one would think since most of the rivers run through private ranches or developments. TPWD has made arrangements with  Mountain Breeze Campground, Rio Raft and Resort, and Whitewater Sports to allow public access to the river through their properties.

"Recognized as one of the top 100 trout streams in America and the southernmost trout stream in the United States, this segment of the Guadalupe River is managed through special fishing regulations and is stocked in the winter months by TPWD and the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited." - Source TPWD

The article does not state if there is a fee (such as those needed to access a State Park) or if a Park Pass was needed but judging by the title these will be public access, no fee or anything specific except maybe a parking fee.

This is good news and I have a feeling my friend Brian is going to be dragging me out at 6am to go fishing.

Government Canyon State Natural Area to Open Campground

This is great news! To have another SNA open up camping will increase visitation, income and conservation efforts.

"For the first time since it opened in 2005, Government Canyon State Natural Area will allow overnight camping in its front country, walk-in tent campground beginning Friday, Oct. 5." - Source TPWD

Government Canyon SNA has been one of my favorite mountain biking spots for some time now and while I may not personally camp here (little to close to home) it is still great news to know that camping is coming in October. This means that I am going to need to take a day trip to the park and do a review this fall!