River guide · Texas
Fly Fishing the Guadalupe River
The southernmost trout fishery in the United States, the Guadalupe's tailwater below Canyon Dam stays cold enough to hold stocked rainbows all winter, plus year-round trophy bass and stripers when the trout season ends.
- 6 shops nearby
- tailwater
- November–April (trout stocking season)
- Texas
- 4 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Guadalupe River is November–April (trout stocking season). Key hatches include Midges, Caddis, Blue, Terrestrials / hoppers. 6 fly shops near the Guadalupe River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Guadalupe River
Shops and guides that fish the Guadalupe River. See all 36 Texas shops →
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Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the Guadalupe River
River typetailwater
Best seasonNovember–April (trout stocking season); stripers and bass year-round
AccessThe tailwater section below Canyon Dam (Hwy 306) flows through Comal County toward New Braunfels; public fishing access exists at Canyon Tailrace Park (off FM 306) and at 4th Crossing and 3rd Crossing downstream; most anglers float the river as banks are largely private.
Key hatches
- Midges (year-round, most reliable in winter)
- Caddis (spring and fall evenings)
- Blue-winged Olive / Baetis (November–March)
- Terrestrials / hoppers (summer, upper canyon)
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