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Shell fishing

At Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge allows fishing and crabbing year-round only at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park, San Martin Lake within the Bahia Grande Unit, and the South Padre Island Unit.

The use of crab traps and crab pots is prohibited.

Anglers and crabbers must attend all fishing lines, crabbing equipment, and other fishing devices at all times. Unattended fishing or crabbing gear is not permitted.

Available at Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park (county use fees apply).

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.