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Fishing

At Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Fishing and crabbing are permitted year-round only at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park, San Martin Lake within the Bahia Grande Unit, and the South Padre Island Unit.

Refuge fishing programs are conducted at the Bahia Grande Unit and Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park in partnership with Fishing Futures and the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

For information on current fishing programs and events, visit the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Events page.

Although the refuge does not have ownership of surface waters, the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre are accessible at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. Bank and pier fishing, public boat ramps, crabbing and camping are available within the park. Fishing season is year-round. Saltwater species include spotted sea trout, flounder and red drum.

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Activities

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.

Hiking

Three people ride bicycles on the wildlife drive at Santee NWR

Biking

A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars

Wildlife watching

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

22688 Buena Vista Blvd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566

Get directions

(956) 748-3607

george_garcia@fws.gov

For all emergencies please call our dispatch at 956-784-7520.