RACA Program Adds New Sites for Public Fishing and Canoeing

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Nov. 30 – AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has expanded public fishing and boating opportunities on the Brazos and Colorado rivers with 3 new river sites leased under the Conservation Area and River Access (RACA) program, it reported Thursday. the statement.

The new RACA sites on the Brazos River are located upstream of Lake Granbury in Parker County and have 3 combined points. The new Colorado River RACA location is located near the town of Bastrop, just off FM 969.

“Historically in Texas, river recreation has been limited due to a lack of quality public access,” John Botros, TPWD’s river access coordinator, said in the release. “These new RACA sites are a vital step in expanding the public’s characteristics for safe, legal, high-quality access to fishing and navigation on rivers. Conveniently located near major urban centers in Fort Worth and Austin, these new locations are expected to help foster a more inclusive and fun experience for others to enjoy outdoor adventures in Texas. .

Brazos River Sites: One of two new locations on the Brazos River, Fuller’s Folly River Ranch is located about forty-five minutes from Fort Worth at 5751 Old Dennis Road and offers free parking for TPWD leased access users, as well as access to appropriate opportunities. . for fishing and canoeing. Fuller’s Folly is the installation point 4. 1 miles downstream to Sandy Bottoms River Company.

It is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for bank angling and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks or other floatable devices for the purpose of fishing or paddling. Visitors are asked to contact Fuller’s Folly River Ranch by email at [email protected] (or at 682-730-2405 as a backup) at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access. TPWD leased access users must sign a liability form before using the property.

Sand Bottoms River Company has two access points, located at 7026 River Trail and 173 Chavez Trail, near Weatherford. TPWD leased domain users who are fishing or paddling will have free parking. The access point to River Trail Camp (7026 River Trail) is the removal site 4. 1 miles from Fuller’s Folly River Ranch. The access point to Chavez is approximately 1. 5 miles downstream from the River Trail Camp and has a small dock for paddle boat launching or fishing.

The sites are open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset for bank angling and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks or other floatable devices for the purpose of fishing or paddling. Visitors are asked to contact Sandy Bottoms River Company by text at 817-980-2528 (or 254-246-6934 as a backup) at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access. TPWD leased access users must sign a liability form before using the Sandy Bottoms River Company property.

Fishing opportunities at both locations include largemouth, spotted and white bass. Channel catfish, freshwater drum and sunfish are also good species to target.

Colorado River Site: Horseshoe on the Colorado is TPWD’s last RACA site on the Colorado River and is located at 142 Frances Loop, just off FM 969 and Howard Lane, near Bastrop. The site is a takeout spot for a 7. 4-mile canoe from Big Webberville Park and a starting point for a 6. 8-mile floating ride downstream to the release of the Utley boat on FM 969. Users of the access domain leased through TPWD in the designated space will have free parking. The immediate domain around the river access point is limited to the loading and unloading of vessels.

Visitors are asked to text (512) 970-9739 and provide the vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access. The owner also asks the user to fill out a liability waiver form before accessing the property. .

The Colorado River provides anglers with the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, and channel catfish.

Lately, access to rivers and conservation spaces has been funded through a combination of sources, plus grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, grants from the U. S. Sportfish Restoration Program, and grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. U. S. Conservation Fund grants. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture – Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, as well as Texas River Conservation Plate sales.

To learn more about the RACA program and to meet the team members, see Access to Our Rivers: The RACA Team.

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