Round Rock Edition | December 2022

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L O CA L F SHING

Fishing experienced a renaissance during the rst two years of the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 5 million more people shed at least once in the U.S. in 2020 versus 2019, according to a 2022 report compiled by the Outdoor Foundation and Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Though not quite as popular as in 2020, 2021 still saw 2.3 million more people sh than 2019. Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto residents have several options to sh in the area if they are looking to try out a new pastime or test the angling skills they picked up during the pandemic. State parks, city parks, creeks and lakes all oer opportunities to catch a variety of sh species. Those looking for a family outing will nd plenty of shing spots with facilities and short walks to the water. As Central Texas cools down for fall, many sh species will become more aggressive in their feeding habits, and the chance to get a good catch will pick up.

WHERE TO FISH LOCALLY Lake Pugerville has several shing piers available to the public along the walking trail. (Carson Ganong/Community Impact)

Fish in the lake at Brushy Creek Lake Park include catsh, bass and crappie. (Brian Rash/Community Impact)

Lake Pugerville 1 Address: 18216 Weiss Lane, Pugerville Cost: free Feature: shing piers; park with trail, pavilion, playground, beach

Meadow

Bright

Lake 3 Address: 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock Cost: free Feature: bank access, good catsh spot

Lake 2 Address: 2901 Settlement Drive, Round Rock Cost: free Feature: stocked with bass, bluegill and catsh; motorless boats allowed

OLD SETTLERS BLVD.

SETTLEMENT DR.

130 TOLL

Brushy Creek

Brushy Creek Lake Park

BRUSHY CREEK

RED BUD LN.

BRUSHY CREEK RD.

Address: 701 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock Cost: free Feature: home to bass, sunsh and rainbow trout

Address: 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park Cost: free Feature: shing piers and extensive park facilities

45 TOLL

LAKE PFLUGERVILLE

SOURCES: CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Memory care in a home-like setting

Here are Some Helpful Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Seniors

Don’t take offense. Sensory deficits — such as loss of taste buds — are common for older adults. Don’t take offense to com- mentary such as “it doesn’t taste like it used to,” from the senior citizens at your table. Consider noise levels. The more people and background noise at your holiday gath- ering, the more difficult it will be for older adults to hear conversations. Keep an eye on the temperature. Keep a sweater or shawl handy, or an afghan folded on the sofa so your guests can stay warm if they get too cool.

Keep in mind that most older adults tend to eat earlier in the day and may become hungry if the meal isn’t scheduled until later in the evening. Be flexible and willing to change your holiday plans as needed in order to help your aging loved ones enjoy quality family time without undue stress. Remember, the time spent together is more valuable than any tradition, meal or holiday activity.

At The Cottages, we make every effort to make the holidays a special time for our residents.

512-218-9757 www.alzcottages.com 2351 North AW Grimes Round Rock, TX 78665

Memory Care CHANDLER CREEK

Facility ID: 030118,030119 & 104692

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