Learn to Fish!

Learning to fish is like riding a bicycle. Once your learn how easy and fun it is, you will never forget! Whether you stand in the river or on the side of a pond with a can of worms, or use a boat with state-of-the-art equipment, fishing can be enjoyed by all ages and all skill levels.  Even beginner anglers can learn how fun and relaxing fishing can be, and learn life skills in the process. The goal for learning to fish and for our Pond in Odessa is to provide a recreational opportunity and enhance the quality of life available to all Odessa Residents. 

Comanche Trail Park 

Comanche Trail Park is a long linear park with a West Entrance and a South Entrance.  Comanche Trail Park is perfect for disc golfers (3 courses), 3.2mi trail, and a large Community Fishing Lake (CFL). The pond is located at the South Entrance, 301 W. I-20, click on the link below for a map and directions. 

301 West I-20
Odessa, Texas

Fish Stocking Schedule

Comanche Trail Park will be stocked with Rainbow Trout on the following days:

• December 1, 2018
• January 1, 2019
• February 1, 2019
• March 1, 2019

Take Me Fishing!

Learn the basics at our Take Me Fishing Kids Angler Education event, or go out to Comanche Trail Park Pond.  

Click here for more information about this free event. 

 

 

General Everyday Fishing

Fishing License is required for any angler 18 years of age or older. Find out more information about our freshwater pond and the license requirements through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website.

*Fishing is NOT permitted at Memorial Gardens Park (Buffalo Wallow)

License Requirements:

• Trout anglers will need the $5 Freshwater Fishing Stamp, which is included in all freshwater license packages. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license and don't need to purchase a stamp. More about fishing licenses and stamps. 

 Harvest Regulations:

• No Minimum Length Limit; Daily Bag = 5 trout
• An angler fishing in a Community Fishing Lake (CFL) may use no more than two poles.

 For more information about the Stocking Schedule, Licenses, Harvest Regulations, and more, click here.

 

Contact Information

Parks and Recreation 
1100 W. 42nd Street 
Odessa, TX 79761 
Phone: (432) 368-3548 
Email: challmark@odessa-tx.gov

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