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LAKEHILLS, TEXAS - "Fishing's not fun ... and virtually no water flow on the Medina River. But after the recent rain, a sign of hope. "We're just waiting for more. That's all we can hope for ...

Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, as the state observes National Boating and ...

For a secluded float, head to the Medina River. Near the small town of Bandera, Texas, this 120-mile Texas ... best waters ...

Texas Free Fishing Day is back on June 7! Enjoy license-free fishing anywhere in public waters for one day only.

Here are the listed fishing spots with free public access for this year's Texas sand bass run. Sabine River: Free public access to the Black Shoals fishing hole is about 3 miles upstream ...

Texas parks department encourages people who are already experienced and who have a license to bring anyone interested in fishing for the first time.