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 state parks for camping/kayak fishing
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08/09/15 03:37 PM
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mullets+minnows
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Hey everyone,
I am currently planning a camping trip and was hoping I could get some feedback on it. What are some good state parks with good kayak launch access and fishing, around the Houston to SA/Austin area. The trip will probably happen in November. I plan to fish primarily for largemouth, maybe smallies, and might also do a little catfish fishing. Also, any tips on fishing for bass in November would be greatly appreciated as well. I am a majority saltwater fisherman and only started fishing freshwater this summer.
Thanks!
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: mullets+minnows]
#11030506
08/09/15 04:47 PM
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Jimbo
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Lake Bastrop and Coleto Creek both are great kayak lakes, good fishing with nice parks.
Just one more cast!
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: Jimbo]
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08/10/15 12:53 PM
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Jerry Hamon
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And Bastrop is on fire lately!!! 
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: Jerry Hamon]
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08/10/15 12:57 PM
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Jimbo
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And Bastrop is on fire lately!!! Yes it is! My brother was down there and can testify to that!
Just one more cast!
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: mullets+minnows]
#11032888
08/10/15 05:33 PM
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bert
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I would add Lake Raven in Huntsville state park to that list as well.
Bert
"Ipsa scientia potestas est"-Knowledge in itself is power - Sir Francis Bacon
"Beware the lolipop of mediocrity, one lick and you could suck forever" - unknown author
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: Jimbo]
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08/10/15 09:24 PM
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boylerpig
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Green Horn
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Sorry, I did not know the main lake was in the state park!  BP...
Why lie when the truth is so much more fun!
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: bert]
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08/12/15 12:07 AM
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Jim Ford
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I would add Lake Raven in Huntsville state park to that list as well. +1 A great place to stay for a few nights (once school is back in session) and there are a lot of huge bass (but alas....no smallmouth), bream, and crappies in that lake. Catfish too. I highly recommend it (once school is back in session).
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: mullets+minnows]
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08/13/15 03:05 AM
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mullets+minnows
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I think Huntsville SP will be the destination of choice. Thanks all
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: riverrat88]
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08/13/15 05:45 PM
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03svtsnakevert
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I've been to north shore park and camped there. Very nice and will go back again
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Re: state parks for camping/kayak fishing
[Re: mullets+minnows]
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08/16/15 07:56 PM
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Crazy4oldcars
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Was in Huntsville SP the second week of July. Had a great time. A couple of things to note. 1. Bass are catch and release ONLY! 2. Motorized boats are limited to idle speed only. Great for kayaking. Yea!  3. Most of the camping slots are first-come, first-served, so try to get there as close to check-in as possible, or get there on an off day. 4. Access to the waterfront is limited due to lakeside growth and giant salvinia. I saw a woman catch a ~5 lb bass off of one of the piers. I was catching 8, 9 and 10" red-eared sunfish like it was Christmas. The biggest I caught was 1/8" shy of 11". Normal Size:  The big guy/gal:  Most of them were caught on flies. The biggun was caught drowning worms right at dark. Kirk
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