In Season Now: San Antonio Fishing · Oct. 22
- Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, spotted) Year-Round
- Crappie (white, black) Year-Round
- Channel and Blue Catfish Year-Round
From this page's species calendar. Check current the state wildlife agency size and creel limits before you fish.
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Live conditions, species status, solunar ratings, water body profiles, TPWD regulations, and community fishing coverage for Bexar County lakes and rivers.
San Antonio anglers fish the power-plant lakes south of town, Calaveras and Braunig, for freshwater red drum, hybrids and catfish, and Canyon Lake in the Hill Country for bass. TPWD sets statewide limits; see the regulations below.
- Water temps in the prime range — bass are active on shallow structure. Topwater lures effective morning and evening.
- Calm winds make for ideal casting conditions. Fish will be spooky in clear water — use light line and natural presentations.
A 3,624-acre CPS Energy power-plant lake, known for freshwater red drum. Cattails and bulrush line the shore; riprap runs along the dam and intake canal.
Park and ramp operated by Thousand Trails Management Services; the lake has new visitor rules, so check TPWD before you go.
A 1,350-acre power-plant lake. Bulrush and cattails line the shore, with riprap along the dam and peninsulas.
The lake has new visitor rules; check TPWD before you go.
An 8,308-acre Guadalupe River reservoir up to 125 feet deep. Zebra mussels are present: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
Public ramps around the lake; see TPWD's lake page.
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Yes. Anglers need a Texas fishing license to fish public waters. See TPWD at tpwd.texas.gov for current license ages, fees and any free fishing days.
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Bexar County has multiple public fishing lakes. Consult TPWD for a full lake-by-lake breakdown covering largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and bream.
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The best crappie fishing in Bexar County is during the spring spawn, which typically runs from late March through April when water temperatures reach 55-65 degrees F. Fish move into shallower water (2-6 feet) around structure, brush piles, and bridge pilings. A second run occurs in fall (October-November) when fish stage deeper at 12-18 feet as water cools.
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Yes — kayak fishing is well-suited for San Antonio lakes, especially smaller electric-only water bodies. State-park lakes often offer kayak and canoe rentals and allow human-powered craft without a boating permit. Local rivers frequently offer scenic float trips combining paddling and bass fishing. Consult TPWD for blueway maps and put-in/take-out points.
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Rivers near San Antonio typically hold a diverse bass fishery — largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, and rock bass in rocky shoals. Catfish (channel, blue, flathead) are common. Consult TPWD for stocking history and fly-fishing recommendations. Wade fishing at road crossings and kayak floats are the most productive approaches.
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TPWD stocks select Bexar County waters with trout, typically in spring and fall when water temperatures are suitable. Stocking locations and schedules are posted annually on the TPWD website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/ — search for the freshwater trout stocking report. The standard trout bag limit is 5 per day during stocking season. Check the current TPWD schedule for specific lakes and streams stocked near San Antonio.