McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
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This place was so different than any other Refuge I have been to in the Texas Hill Country, of course. The lake is huge! Lots of people fishing. Beautiful flowers, and the swamps and marshland are everywhere you look. Very clean, whih was good as signs were posted to keep it that way, but still lots of fishing line and cord, and beer caps all over. I picked up what I could. Not much wildlife to see when I went, but a beautiful day trip for me as I am a wildlife rehabilitator and love nature. I just moved to Port Arthur and was asking about volunteering somewhere on the Refuge or with Parks and Wildlife but was told they are still not taking volunteers because of COVID. This is so stupid. The crisis is over and the Governor of Texas opened everything back up and removed all the mandates, so why I was told this was rediclous. Hoping that will change soon. Great place if you like nature and marshlands. Note: NO TREES OR SHADE AT ALL!!! No place to put umbrellas in the ground either. Just road, piers or water. Beware of all the fire ant mounds too. DO NOT walk around in the bit of grass there is!
LINDA C
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Helpful and friendly staff. Great experience with hunting the WMA, was able to take my 2 boys and get them into a walk in area pretty easily. Suggest calling ahead to reserve if possible but if you can’t get the way early and they allow walk ins on a first come basis unlike Anahuac who I learned the hard way will turn you away even though they have open ponds available. McFaddin holds a lot of birds and manages the property well!
Emily B (Twisted 1)
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First time here, really awesome place, great for kids, fishing and enjoying some sun! We found it te be almost clean but there is always that guest that doesn't know how to pick up after themselves, it wasn't overcrowded, we had like 80 feet clearing on each side and that's what ot looked like down the whole beach, we will be returning!!
eric diaz1984
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Ok so there is a great deal of garbage on this beach. BUT it is so private and beautiful and easy drive right onto the beach and to the water. If you are looking to put your feet in and touch beach and water easily… this is your place. If you are looking for a perfect beach this isn’t the spot. I loved it regardless! ☺️
Ca P
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Roads are well maintained and there is little trash left around. Crabs are very abundant, was able to catch this little redfish in the intercostal canal and also a large golden croaker in Clam lake. I definitely had a blast, only complaint is be sure to bring bug spray as the deer flys were absolutely horrible.
Marcus Simien
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We had an awesome time here seeing alligators, Cayman, catching large blue crab, fish including redfish or drum, Stingray, and lots of tall Grass through the marshy channels. The gate opens at 7 a.m. FYI. Had a great time with my boys will be going back soon :-) great to enjoy God's creation
Boyce McElveen
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Basic Info
Address
5632 Clam Lake Rd, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
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(409) 971-2909
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outdoor
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Description
The McFaddin and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges are located in proximity in southern Jefferson County on the upper Texas coast at Sabine Pass. The refuges have a combined 105.96 square miles of fish and wildlife habitat.
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