The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame chose a South Padre Island resident for their hall of fame.
Shane Wilson, who is a retired school teacher, will be inducted into the 2020 Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, each year individuals and organizations are recognized that make contributions to Texas Freshwater fishing.
A release stated that Wilson is responsible for expanding fishing in 28 active chapters and helped recruit volunteers for the state agency. Wilson also runs “Fishing’s Future,” a non-profit dedicated to united to uniting families through fishing.
The Hall of Fame runs from June 5 – June 9 in Quitman, Texas.
