Fishing & Boating
Fishing Regulations
Individuals fishing in Lubbock's parks must follow
all Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations
including the possession of
a current Texas Fishing License.
Link to: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for more information.
Catch and Release is strongly encouraged so that everyone can enjoy fishing in our parks.
Link to: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for more information.
Catch and Release is strongly encouraged so that everyone can enjoy fishing in our parks.
Boating Regulations
A FREE boating permit is required
from the Parks and Recreation Office
to use water craft in certain Lubbock parks.
We can mail you one or come by our office!
Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and rafts may be used on:
1. Only non-motorized boats are allowed in these lakes.
2. Battery-operated electric or trolling motors are allowed only on lakes in the Jim Bertram Lake System.
3. No homemade rafts are permitted.
4. Coast Guard approved life preservers must be worn.
5. Boating hours are from sunrise to sunset.
We can mail you one or come by our office!
Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and rafts may be used on:
- Maxey Lake - 24th Street and Quaker Avenue
- Elmore Lake - 66th Street and Quaker Avenue
- Leftwich Lake - 60th Street and Elgin Avenue
- Jim Bertram Lake System from Buddy Holly Recreation Area west of North University to Dunbar Historical Lake east of MLK, Jr. Blvd.
1. Only non-motorized boats are allowed in these lakes.
2. Battery-operated electric or trolling motors are allowed only on lakes in the Jim Bertram Lake System.
3. No homemade rafts are permitted.
4. Coast Guard approved life preservers must be worn.
5. Boating hours are from sunrise to sunset.
Radio Controlled Boating Regulations
Radio-controlled boats are only allowed on
Buster Long Park - 56th Street and Aberdeen
Cost $10 Annually
1. All individuals operating radio-controlled boats must have a permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department.
2. All persons shall be required to become a member of the North American Model Boat Association (NAMBA) or to have liability and property damage coverage of at least $1,000,000.
3. All City Ordinances must be observed.
4. No vehicles may be parked or driven on park property.
5. Parks and Recreation reserves the right to terminate any event and clear the park site if a nuisance or valid complaint regarding the event is identified.
6. Permit holders are responsible for removing litter and properly clearing the park site after events.
7. Noise levels from boats must not exceed 92 decibels.
8. Radio-controlled boats must not be operated before 10:00 a.m.
9. Family members are included with individual permit holders.
Permits can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Office!
Cost $10 Annually
1. All individuals operating radio-controlled boats must have a permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department.
2. All persons shall be required to become a member of the North American Model Boat Association (NAMBA) or to have liability and property damage coverage of at least $1,000,000.
3. All City Ordinances must be observed.
4. No vehicles may be parked or driven on park property.
5. Parks and Recreation reserves the right to terminate any event and clear the park site if a nuisance or valid complaint regarding the event is identified.
6. Permit holders are responsible for removing litter and properly clearing the park site after events.
7. Noise levels from boats must not exceed 92 decibels.
8. Radio-controlled boats must not be operated before 10:00 a.m.
9. Family members are included with individual permit holders.
Permits can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Office!