Walter Umphrey Park — Attraction in Port Arthur

I love this place!! My husband caught a catfish!! We see a big big red being pulled out of the water so it made us really excited!! I even brought my grandkids with us and I let them play in the open field and we really just enjoyed the day!! I didn't have any problems at this beautiful Park. I didn't counter that the bathroom was locked I'm thinking that's due to covid. The porta potties were filthy nasty stanky. But it was worth it all because we had a wonderful time!! The people around us were very very nice!! We even had one guy leave the bait and give it to us so we can continue fishing!! This place is worth every dime that I spend on my...

The fisherman are friendly, helpful and everyone gets along! We have been coming here for decades! The view sure has changed but the people have not. #1 thing to know BRING BUG SPRAY! If not the store across the street is $15 a can! Avoid it at all costs! The mosquitos, don’t let them fool you. You will think they do not exist UNTIL the sun goes down! Bring your own lights! Unfortunately there have been only a handful of times we have been that the lights outside actually work! Pick up after yourselves so I...

There is always fish here. Monsters of all varieties. Its usually pretty clean unless after the 4th or major holiday. It's close to the causeway store which offers bait tackle and refreshments. It has a fishing pier that usually is busy during weekend nights but is worth the spot. It also offers more places along the perimeter of water to host a barbecue birthday party or a quiet spot on picnic tables that are covered for shade and you can still cast from there. Great place...