Fishing in Comal County, Texas
The lakes, rivers and access points of Comal County.
- 30access points
- 1lakes
- 15.3sq mi of water
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An angler overview of Comal County
Comal County covers 560 square miles of land and 15.3 square miles of water in the Hill Country part of Texas.
Inside the county you can fish Canyon Lake.
The county has 30 public access points on the TPWD layer, split into 19 lake sites and 11 river or creek sites.
Public access is busiest on Guadalupe River, Comal River and Rebecca Creek Cypress Cove Boat Ramp. Towns covered on this site: Canyon Lake, Gruene and New Braunfels.
Sources for Comal County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Getting a line wet in Comal County
Dots mark each TPWD access point in Comal County.
- Canyon Lake18 access points in Comal County
- Guadalupe River8 access points in Comal County
- Comal River2 access points in Comal County
- Rebecca Creek Cypress Cove Boat Ramp1 access point in Comal County
- Guadalupe River State Park1 access point in Comal County
Comal County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Bait stops across Comal County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors New Braunfelssporting goods, New Braunfels, (830) 475-3140
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Spring Branchsporting goods, Spring Branch, (830) 369-0550
- Bait to Gobait tackle, New Braunfels, (830) 708-0524
- Canyon Bait Housebait tackle, Canyon Lake, (830) 899-9747
- Canyon Lake Marinamarina, Canyon Lake, (830) 255-7442
- Cranes Mill Marinamarina, Canyon Lake, (830) 299-7220
- Jensen Fishing Tacklebait tackle, Canyon Lake, (830) 935-2552
- Reel Fly Fishing Adventuresfly shop, Canyon Lake, (830) 964-4823
- Stickman's Bait Companybait tackle, Canyon Lake, (830) 226-7055
Comal County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Where Comal County anglers drive to fish
The 2020 Census found 90,403 people in New Braunfels, the county seat.
Lake Dunlap is the nearest surveyed lake to New Braunfels, 4 miles to the southeast.
Count 10 lakes with TPWD survey data within 50 miles of the middle of the county.
Good and excellent TPWD ratings in the area go most often to sunfish (7 lakes), largemouth bass (6 lakes) and catfish (6 lakes).
Within 22 miles, USGS keeps 4 stream gauges on Comal River and Guadalupe River.
State parks close by on area lakes include Garner State Park, Guadalupe River State Park, Lost Maples State Park and McKinney Falls State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (50 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Comal County.
The heaviest fish logged around Comal County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 72.6 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 44 miles | 2025 |
| Catfish, Blue | 67.75 lb | Lake Austin | 44 miles | 2024 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 54.78 lb | Lake Travis | 45 miles | 2007 |
| Carp, Bighead | 54.24 lb | Braunig Lake | 40 miles | 2012 |
| Carp, Grass | 53.92 lb | Lake Travis | 45 miles | 2015 |
| Carp, Common | 46.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 44 miles | 1996 |
| Bass, Striped | 45.5 lb | Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake) | 44 miles | 1993 |
| Gar, Longnose | 35.87 lb | Lake Placid | 24 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Red | 31.87 lb | Braunig Lake | 40 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 26 lb | Lake Austin | 44 miles | 2005 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 50 miles of Comal County.
Current streamflow near Comal County
USGS readings within 22 miles of Comal County, in cubic feet per second.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv At Sattler, Tx | 103 cfs, 4.45 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:20 pm |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch, Tx | 297 cfs, 3.17 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:00 pm |
| Comal Rv (nc) Nr Landa Lk, New Braunfels, Tx | 93 cfs, 0.49 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:15 pm |
| Comal Rv (oc) Nr Landa Lk, New Braunfels, Tx | 58 cfs, 1.96 ft gage height | Nov 9 10:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Trout season sites in Comal County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Tailrace (Guadalupe River) | 18,471 | 12/5/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/22/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026, 1/16/2026, 1/22/2026, 1/29/2026, 2/26/2026 |
Comal County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Bordering Comal County
Lake Dunlap
16 miles southeast of the county center
Lake Placid
24 miles southeast of the county center
Calaveras Lake
37 miles south of the county center
Braunig Lake
40 miles south of the county center
- Hays County22 miles northeast
- Guadalupe County24 miles southeast
- Kendall County29 miles west
- Bexar County30 miles southwest
Answers for anglers in Comal County
How many public fishing access points are in Comal County?
TPWD maps 30 public water access points in Comal County.
Which lakes lie within Comal County?
TPWD surveys these county lakes: Canyon Lake.
What lake in Comal County has the most water?
Canyon Lake, with 8,308 surface acres.
What creeks and rivers are open in Comal County?
TPWD lists stream access on Guadalupe River (8), Comal River (2) and Rebecca Creek Cypress Cove Boat Ramp (1).
What lake is closest to Comal County outside the county?
Lake Dunlap is about 16 miles southeast of the county center.
Does Comal County have bait shops?
The shop list on this page has 9 listings in the county, starting with Academy Sports + Outdoors New Braunfels in New Braunfels.
Are rainbow trout stocked in Comal County?
Yes, Canyon Tailrace (Guadalupe River) received trout during 2025-2026.
Which town is the seat of Comal County?
New Braunfels, home to 90,403 people in 2020.
How close is New Braunfels to a lake?
From New Braunfels, Lake Dunlap is about 4 miles southeast.
Which fish rate highest near Comal County?
Lakes inside 50 miles score good or excellent most often for sunfish, largemouth bass, catfish and hybrid striped bass.
What lake record stands out near Comal County?
The standout record is at Lady Bird (formerly Town Lake), a 45.5 pound bass, striped from 1993.
Where can I check river levels near Comal County?
The table above pulls 4 USGS gauges, including Guadalupe Rv at Sattler, TX.
Keep exploring past Comal County
Lakes around Comal County are a short drive, and every Texas county has a page.