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Curtis Park (University Park)

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Texas, United States

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General info

Curtis Park (University Park) is a lake located in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Green sunfish, and Bluegill.

Location

32°51′0.5″N 96°47′34″W
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Fishing regulations at Curtis Park (University Park), TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Green sunfish

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis cyanellus
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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0.1 miles away

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FAQ about Curtis Park (University Park) fishing

📍 Where is Curtis Park (University Park) located?
Curtis Park (University Park) is a lake located in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°51′0.5″N 96°47′34″W
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🎣 Where on Curtis Park (University Park) is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Curtis Park (University Park) by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Curtis Park (University Park)?
The most common species in Curtis Park (University Park) are:
📢 What are the latest Curtis Park (University Park) fishing reports?
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🗓️ What species are in season at Curtis Park (University Park) right now?
According to fishing regulations at Curtis Park (University Park), some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Curtis Park (University Park)?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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