River guide · Texas
Fly Fishing the San Marcos River
Fed by 250 million gallons daily from the Edwards Aquifer, the San Marcos runs a crystal-clear 70°F year-round, one of Texas's finest spring creeks for Guadalupe bass and a rare chance to throw dry flies in January.
- 5 shops nearby
- spring creek
- Year-round (spring-fed
- Texas
- 4 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the San Marcos River is Year-round (spring-fed. Key hatches include Caddis and small mayflies, Dragonfly / damselfly patterns, Terrestrials, Woolly Buggers / crayfish patterns. 5 fly shops near the San Marcos River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the San Marcos River
Shops and guides that fish the San Marcos River. See all 36 Texas shops →
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When & what to fish on the San Marcos River
- Caddis and small mayflies (March–April)
- Dragonfly / damselfly patterns (May–August)
- Terrestrials — hoppers, ants, beetles (June–September)
- Woolly Buggers / crayfish patterns (fall–winter)
Gear up on the San Marcos River
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