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Backyard Bass Fish is set for Sunday, June 26 at 10 a.m. (South Sulphur Unit) and 1 p.m. (Doctor’s Creek Unit). In this photo Cathy Lourenco gives instruction. The kids will receive lessons on the basics of fishing from Park Ranger Alicia O’Connor.
Backyard Bass Fish is set for Sunday, June 26 at 10 a.m. (South Sulphur Unit) and 1 p.m. (Doctor’s Creek Unit). In this photo Cathy Lourenco gives instruction. The kids will receive lessons on the basics of fishing from Park Ranger Alicia O’Connor.
Sunday, June 26 will herald a special meeting with kids and bass fish alike. The Cooper Lake State Park will host “Backyard Bass Fishing” at the Heron Harbor day-use area, South Sulphur Unit at 10 a.m.
Join Park Ranger and Education Specialist Alicia O’Connor as she helps kids learn to tie a hook, cast a line, catch a bass fish and release.
Most importantly, O’Connor will help them learn fishing rules and fishing ethics; an important instruction in helping them acquire fishing licenses one day.
There is no need to register - just show up. As usual, park programs are open to the public and free with park entrance fee: $5 per person, ages 13 and up. Fortunately, children 12 and under are always free. Park entry is free with a Texas State Park Pass.
Events and programs are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please contact park staff for more information at 903-945-5256.
Kids can play on one of three playgrounds found at the park complex. Other popular activities are hiking our trails or just resting under a giant Post Oak tree or camping at one of our tree-canopied campsites. Texas State Parks are great places to relax. Park entrance fees are $5 for adults, with kids 12 and under always free. Senior Texans 65 or older will only pay $3 to enter the park daily with a Bluebonnet Pass. Unlimited park entrances for you and everyone in a vehicle you’re in can be accomplished with the purchase of a Texas State Park Annual Pass for $70. This pass is good for over 12 months from the day of purchase.
All programs are free with a valid entrance permit. For more information on this or other events and programs at Cooper Lake State Park, please visit and like our Facebook pages (Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur 903- 945-5256 and Cooper Lake State Park – Doctors Creek (903) 395-3100).