Fishing in Texas Hill Country

Texas Hill Country is an angler's paradise. Whether you plan to spend your retirement years fishing your heart out, or you're hoping to buy a vacation home surrounded by good fishing spots, we have a list of Texas Hill Country fishing spots you don't want to miss.

River Fishings

Guadalupe River

The Guadalupe River is stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife with freshwater trout year round, and with rainbow and brown trout every fall and winter. There are also some native fish in the river, including Rio Grande perch and Guadalupe bass. The river is suitable for wading and open to the public all year round, a good choice for expert and beginner anglers alike.

Llano River

Flowing through South Llano State Park, the Llano River is filled with great fishing spots. Take a kayak out, fish from the banks, or wade in and fly fish. The river is home to a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, perch, channel catfish and yellow catfish.

Pedernales River

This 106 mile long tributary of the Colorado River flows through Pedernales Falls State Park. Five miles of the river are ideal for fishing, filled with largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, as well as several species of sunfish and catfish.

Cypress Creek

Starting at Jacob's Well (an impressive swimming hole that is over 100 feet deep) and emptying into the Blanco River, Cypress Creek is mostly private but there are some public sections that are wonderful fishing spots. For a small fee, fish from the private property at The Lodge at Cypress Falls, widely considered to be the best place to fish along the creek.

Blanco River

The Blanco River flows 87 miles through Texas Hill Country, with the best fishing at spots in Blanco State Park. Anglers will find Guadalupe bass, smallmouth bass, Hill Country hybrid bass, sunfish, and catfish. Freshwater trout are also stocked in the winter, and the river is known as one of the best places to fish in the region.

Lake Fishing

Texas Hill Country is dotted with beautiful lakes, all welcoming to anglers.

Lake Marble Falls

Anglers will find largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish, white bass, and crappie in Lake Marble Falls. It is one of the top lakes for fishing in Texas Hill Country, accessible from the shore or by fishing boat. Boats of all sizes are welcome on the lake, making it a perfect place to spend an all day fishing trip.

Inks Lake

Fishing on Inks Lake, though one of the smaller lakes in the region, is made possible by designated no wake zones. It is a peaceful place to spend the day with your rod and reel.

Lake Buchanan

You are likely to encounter largemouth bass, white bass, Guadalupe bass, striped bass, and catfish in Lake Buchanan, a top fishing spot in the state. Consider booking a guided fishing trip your first time out, like Empty Pockets Fishing Guide Service. Captain Jackie and his team offer four and eight hour fishing trips for up to 4 people, with a full service experience that includes a professional to clean and bag whatever you catch so its ready to bring home and eat.

Lake LBJ

Lake LBJ is a favorite fishing spot for many Texans, filled with largemouth bass, white bass, bluegill, catfish, sunfish, and crappie. There are multiple boat launches, as well as professional fishing tours available. Hire any of the local fishing guides to learn the lake and make the most of your fishing trip.

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