A man waist deep in water holding a silver fish and his fishing rod

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery serves its immediate community of the Texas Hill Country as a fishing and day-use outdoor recreation site on the Colorado River of central Texas. The hatchery offers several trails for exploration. You can fish anywhere along the shoreline, but all state fishing regulations apply. No fishing is permitted in hatchery ponds. An unimproved small boat launch for kayaks and canoes is also available. For information on tours or just to learn more, call (512) 793-2474.

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