Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens Announces 'Emergency Closure' Just Weeks After Reopening to Public

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center issues closure statement

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens has announced an emergency closure effective Thursday, Aug. 8, due to what officials described as “unforeseen circumstances” and a need to prioritize visitor safety.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens announces 'emergency closure' just weeks after reopening to public

ATHENS, Texas (KETK)-- The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens announced an "emergency closure" Thursday night, just weeks after it reopened to the public. Smith County holds community night to teach disaster preparedness According to TFFC, the fishery will be closed to visitors until further notice due to unforeseen circumstances and safety concerns. This announcement follows just five weeks after they reopened to the publi…

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center closes indefinitely for safety reasons

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens closed Aug. 8 due to safety concerns and unforeseen circumstances. No reopening date has been announced.