Fishing in Bexar County, Texas
Maps, lakes and bait for Bexar County anglers.
- 67access points
- 2lakes
- 15.7sq mi of water
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How fishing works in Bexar County
Land in Bexar County totals 1,240 square miles, water 15.7 square miles, and TPWD files the county under South Texas Plains.
Surveyed reservoirs within the county lines include Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake.
Of the 67 public access points TPWD lists in the county, 7 are on lakes and 60 on streams.
For rivers, the access points cluster on Salado River, Cibelo Creek and Medina River. Town pages exist for Converse, Live Oak, San Antonio, Timberwood Park and Universal City.
Bexar County area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; access points from the TPWD layer edited 2021-08-27.
Bexar County lakes with TPWD pages
Calaveras Lake
3,624 acres; excellent for catfish and hybrid striped bass.
Ramps and recordsBraunig Lake
1,350 acres; excellent for hybrid striped bass and red drum.
Ramps and records
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Public access in Bexar County by location, with the water body on each dot.
- Salado River16 access points in Bexar County
- Cibelo Creek13 access points in Bexar County
- Medina River11 access points in Bexar County
- San Antonio11 access points in Bexar County
- Balcones Creek3 access points in Bexar County
- Medina2 access points in Bexar County
- Elmendorf Lake2 access points in Bexar County
- Mitchell St1 access point in Bexar County
- Salado1 access point in Bexar County
- Southcross Blvd1 access point in Bexar County
- Salado Creek1 access point in Bexar County
- Braunig Lake1 access point in Bexar County
- Woodlawn Park1 access point in Bexar County
- Millers Pond1 access point in Bexar County
- Calaveras Lake Park1 access point in Bexar County
- Calaveras Lake1 access point in Bexar County
Bexar County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Stores serving Bexar County anglers
- 3 D Specialtiesbait tackle, San Antonio, (210) 635-8686
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 871-2630
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 921-5900
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 257-4850
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 767-4200
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 507-4001
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 408-5400
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 767-4030
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antoniosporting goods, San Antonio, (210) 321-4600
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Selmasporting goods, Selma, (210) 637-2600
- Livingston Luresbait tackle, San Antonio, (800) 678-7841
- Outdoor Alphasbait tackle, San Antonio, (210) 267-5686
- Sanson Harry & Marina Smarina, San Antonio, (830) 981-4626
- Tackle Box Outfittersbait tackle, San Antonio, (210) 821-5806
- The Galilee Fishing Companybait tackle, San Antonio, (210) 556-1697
Bexar County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Lakes reachable from Bexar County
San Antonio serves as seat of Bexar County and counted 1,434,625 residents in 2020.
From San Antonio the closest lake TPWD surveys is Braunig Lake, 18 miles southeast.
A 50 mile circle around the county center takes in 6 lakes that TPWD surveys.
Near Bexar County the strongest ratings go to catfish (4 lakes), hybrid striped bass (3 lakes) and largemouth bass (3 lakes).
USGS runs 4 stream gauges within 22 miles, on Medina River and San Antonio River.
Nearby lakes with a state park on the shore: Garner State Park, Guadalupe River State Park and Lost Maples State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (50 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Bexar County.
Top weights from lakes near Bexar County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish, Blue | 57 lb | Lake Dunlap | 31 miles | 2018 |
| Carp, Bighead | 54.24 lb | Braunig Lake | 17 miles | 2012 |
| Carp, Grass | 49.4 lb | Canyon Lake | 35 miles | 2018 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 43.4 lb | Braunig Lake | 17 miles | 1997 |
| Carp, Common | 41.84 lb | Lake Dunlap | 31 miles | 2006 |
| Bass, Striped | 41.2 lb | Canyon Lake | 35 miles | 2023 |
| Gar, Longnose | 35.87 lb | Lake Placid | 32 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Red | 31.87 lb | Braunig Lake | 17 miles | 2010 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 30.4 lb | Lake Placid | 32 miles | 2019 |
| Spotted Seatrout X Corvina | 20.8 lb | Braunig Lake | 17 miles | 1992 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Bexar County.
USGS flow close to Bexar County
Each gauge near Bexar County reports flow hourly.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Rv At San Antonio, Tx | 43 cfs, 4.37 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:00 am |
| San Antonio Rv At Mitchell St, San Antonio, Tx | 51 cfs, 4.68 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
| San Antonio Rv At Loop 410, San Antonio, Tx | 129 cfs, 4.54 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
| Medina Rv At San Antonio, Tx | 206 cfs, 3.92 ft gage height | Nov 10 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 10, 2026 12:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Rainbow trout stops in Bexar County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Scott Pond | 350 | 1/29/2026 |
| Hi-Lions (Southside Lions Park)* | 4,744 | 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026 |
| Live Oak City (small pond) | 1,050 | 12/2/2025, 1/8/2026, 2/4/2026 |
| Miller's Pond* | 3,792 | 11/26/2025, 12/23/2025, 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026 |
- Millers Pond6075 Old Pearsall Road, 6 acres, Neighborhood Fishin
- Southside Lions Park3100 Hiawatha, 7.5 acres, Neighborhood Fishin
Bexar County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Surrounding Bexar County
Medina Lake
26 miles out, heading west
Lake Dunlap
31 miles out, heading northeast
Lake Placid
32 miles out, heading east
Canyon Lake
35 miles out, heading northeast
- Comal County30 miles northeast
- Wilson County32 miles southeast
- Guadalupe County36 miles east
- Kendall County36 miles north
Hunting in Bexar County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Bexar County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Fishing in Bexar County: what people ask
Is there much public water access in Bexar County?
You will find 67 public water access points in Bexar County on the TPWD layer.
What lakes sit within Bexar County?
Lakes with TPWD fisheries data in the county: Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake.
What is the main lake in Bexar County?
Calaveras Lake, at 3,624 surface acres.
Where is moving water access in Bexar County?
River and creek access in the county: Salado River (16), Cibelo Creek (13), Medina River (11) and San Antonio (11).
Which neighboring lake is nearest to Bexar County?
Medina Lake lies about 26 miles west from the middle of the county.
Where is bait sold in Bexar County?
Our list holds 15 listings in the county, beginning with Academy Sports + Outdoors San Antonio in San Antonio.
Does Bexar County get winter trout?
TPWD trout stockings reached Earl Scott Pond, Hi-Lions (Southside Lions Park)* and Live Oak City (small pond) in the 2025-2026 season.
What town is the seat of Bexar County?
San Antonio, with 1,434,625 residents in 2020.
How far is San Antonio from the nearest lake?
Braunig Lake, roughly 18 miles southeast of San Antonio.
What are the best fish to target near Bexar County?
Within 50 miles, TPWD ratings run best for catfish, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass and sunfish.
What trophy fish have been caught near Bexar County?
Canyon Lake has a 41.2 pound bass, striped on its record list, set in 2023.
Where can I read USGS flow near Bexar County?
Live readings come from 4 USGS gauges, the first being San Antonio Rv at San Antonio, TX.
More fishing near Bexar County
Open a lake near Bexar County or go back to the county list.