Fishing in Victoria County, Texas
Lakes, river access and bait shops in Victoria County.
- 7access points
- 1lakes
- 6.7sq mi of water
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Fishing in Victoria County, Texas
Inside the Gulf Coast region of Texas, Victoria County spans 882 square miles of land and 6.7 square miles of water.
TPWD manages fisheries data for Coleto Creek Reservoir inside the county.
The county holds 7 public access points mapped by TPWD, with 2 at lakes and 5 on moving water.
River access is mostly on Guadalupe. This site has town pages for Victoria.
Sources for Victoria County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Lakes inside Victoria County
Coleto Creek Reservoir
3,100 acres; excellent for largemouth bass and crappie.
Ramps and records
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Every mapped public access point in Victoria County; each dot names its water.
- Guadalupe5 access points in Victoria County
- Saxet Lakes 11 access point in Victoria County
- Saxet Lakes 21 access point in Victoria County
Victoria County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Buying bait in Victoria County
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Victoriasporting goods, Victoria, (361) 582-5200
- Texas Tackle Factorybait tackle, Victoria, (361) 575-4751
- The Tackle Boxbait tackle, Victoria, (361) 575-8700
Victoria County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Beyond the county line from Victoria County
The seat of Victoria County is Victoria, population 65,534 in 2020.
Coleto Creek Reservoir sits 13 miles southwest of Victoria, closer than any other TPWD lake.
Within 100 miles of the county center, TPWD surveys 13 lakes.
Across those lakes, TPWD rates largemouth bass (10 lakes), sunfish (8 lakes) and catfish (7 lakes) good or excellent most often.
The closest USGS coverage is 4 stream gauges within 22 miles, on Guadalupe River, Lavaca River and San Antonio River.
Area lakes host Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park, Choke Canyon State Park and Guadalupe River State Park.
Count of nearby lakes (100 miles) with a good or excellent TPWD rating, by species, for Victoria County.
Lake records around Victoria County
| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 220.8 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 75 miles | 2026 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 79.25 lb | Fayette County Reservoir | 79 miles | 1994 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 68 lb | Choke Canyon Reservoir | 80 miles | 2019 |
| Carp, Grass | 61.78 lb | Choke Canyon Reservoir | 80 miles | 2010 |
| Catfish, Blue | 58 lb | Fayette County Reservoir | 79 miles | 1988 |
| Carp, Bighead | 54.24 lb | Braunig Lake | 90 miles | 2012 |
| Carp, Common | 41.84 lb | Lake Dunlap | 89 miles | 2006 |
| Gar, Longnose | 35.87 lb | Lake Placid | 81 miles | 2010 |
| Drum, Red | 31.87 lb | Braunig Lake | 90 miles | 2010 |
| Bass, Striped | 23.99 lb | Lake Dunlap | 89 miles | 2015 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 100 miles of Victoria County.
How much water is moving near Victoria County
The nearest USGS stations to Victoria County, refreshed each hour.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv At Victoria, Tx | 710 cfs, 6.34 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Bloomington, Tx | 445 cfs, 10.09 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Mcfaddin, Tx | 349 cfs, 15.86 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Lavaca Rv Nr Edna, Tx | 31 cfs, 5.24 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Winter trout releases in Victoria County
| Location | Trout stocked | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park Duck Pond | 1,700 | 1/6/2026, 2/3/2026 |
Victoria County: TPWD winter trout schedule (2025-2026 season) and Neighborhood Fishin site list.
Lakes and counties near Victoria County
Lake Texana
about 25 miles east from the center
Lake Wood (H-5)
about 56 miles northwest from the center
Lake Gonzales (H-4)
about 62 miles northwest from the center
Lake Corpus Christi
about 75 miles southwest from the center
- Jackson County26 miles northeast
- Goliad County29 miles west
- DeWitt County31 miles northwest
- Calhoun County34 miles southeast
Asked often about Victoria County
What is the public access count in Victoria County?
You will find 7 public water access points in Victoria County on the TPWD layer.
Which TPWD lakes lie in Victoria County?
Lakes with TPWD fisheries data in the county: Coleto Creek Reservoir.
What is the largest reservoir in Victoria County?
Coleto Creek Reservoir, at 3,100 surface acres.
Is there river access in Victoria County?
River and creek access in the county: Guadalupe (5).
If I leave Victoria County, what lake is nearest?
Lake Texana lies about 25 miles east from the middle of the county.
Where do I get bait in Victoria County?
Our list holds 3 listings in the county, beginning with Academy Sports + Outdoors Victoria in Victoria.
Are trout released in Victoria County?
TPWD trout stockings reached Riverside Park Duck Pond in the 2025-2026 season.
Which town runs Victoria County?
Victoria, with 65,534 residents in 2020.
Which lake can I reach fastest from Victoria?
Coleto Creek Reservoir, roughly 13 miles southwest of Victoria.
Which species do well around Victoria County?
Within 100 miles, TPWD ratings run best for largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish and crappie.
What is the heaviest fish logged near Victoria County?
Lake Dunlap has a 23.99 pound bass, striped on its record list, set in 2015.
Is there live river data for Victoria County?
Live readings come from 4 USGS gauges, the first being Guadalupe Rv at Victoria, TX.
Next stops after Victoria County
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