Press Releases

(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed the 2024 Toledo Bend Artificial Fish Habitat Project. With assistance from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Team over 200 fish habitat structures were deployed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. These artificial habitat structures have been scientifically studied and proven to be effective at attracting large numbers of fish. …

Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) invites the public to attend a volunteer workday to help assemble 150 PVC fish attractors that will be deployed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. Assembly includes using PVC glue to join pre-assembled pipes, drilling 5/8” holes into the PVC pipe, and zip tying 100’ of 4” perforated pipe around and throughout the structure. All materials …

(Toledo Bend Reservoir, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA-TX) recently opened the Pendleton Recreational Area Boat Ramp located along Highway 21 in Sabine County at the state line. The opening of the boat ramp marks completion of Phase 1, with Phase 2 currently under construction. Phase 1 of the project includes an asphalt parking lot, kayak launch, and …

(Lake Tawakoni Reservoir, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently opened the Holiday Recreation Area on Lake Tawakoni. The facility is located along Highway 47 in Van Zandt County near the west end of the Iron Bridge Dam. The new Holiday Recreation Area includes a pavilion, three-lane boat ramp, and public parking, to accommodate local and national fishing …

(Lake Fork Reservoir, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently held a dedication ceremony to open the Caney Point Recreation Area. The facility is located west of Hwy 154 in Wood County near Caney Creek and is part of SRA’s economic development program to enhance recreational opportunities throughout the Sabine River Basin, fulfilling SRA’s obligation to assist in …

(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently released 77,000 Florida Strain Largemouth Bass Fingerlings into Toledo Bend Reservoir. The fingerlings purchased by SRA from Tyler Fish Farm were released in coordination with the Inland Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The fingerlings were released in the East Hamilton and Bayou Siepe area of the reservoir. Improving …

(Orange, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed construction and installation of a 100-ft floating dock and pier structure to compliment the City of Orange’s pavilion at the Simmons Drive Public Boat Ramp. The improvements are part of SRA’s initiative to promote recreational access to the Sabine River. David Montagne, SRA’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager stated, …

(Hemphill, TX) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) was pleased to partner with Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas B.A.S.S. Nation to construct and deploy one hundred fish habitat structures placed into Toledo Bend Reservoir. These artificial habitat structures have been scientifically studied and proven to be effective at attracting large numbers of fish. The goal of this project …

(Sabine County, Texas) The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) recently completed acquisition of property at the mouth of Palo Gaucho Bayou in the mid‐lake area of Toledo Bend Reservoir for development of a “World Class” fishing tournament venue and park. SRA plans to construct a new park facility that can attract and host professional fishing tournaments, increase recreational opportunities, …