Medina Lake Fishing
Boat ramps, survey ratings, records and the live level on 5,426 acres in Bandera County and Medina County.
- 5,426acres
- 152 ftmax depth
- 2boat ramps
- 13.5 lbrecord bass
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Medina Lake, Texas at a glance
Dating to 1913, Medina Lake takes in 5,426 acres with a maximum depth of 152 feet and lies in Bandera County and Medina County in the Hill Country region of Texas. Look for it 40 miles northwest of San Antonio in Bandera and Medina counties.
Good TPWD ratings go to catfish and hybrid striped bass here.
The largemouth record here is 13.5 pounds, set in 1943.
Expect clear water on a typical day; you will see sparse along the banks and flats; TPWD notes level fluctuation as large fluctuations, up to 40 feet, based on area rainfall.
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The TWDB gauge for Medina Lake against its conservation pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-14. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 10:32 pm ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
Species ratings for Medina Lake
Each bar is the TPWD rating for that species at Medina Lake.
Scale used for Medina Lake: excellent 4, good 3, fair 2, poor 1.
The predominant fish on the TPWD list are Largemouth bass, White & hybrid striped bass, Channel, blue & flathead catfish.
Trophy marks for Medina Lake
Certified rod and reel records for Medina Lake, sorted by weight.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead catfish | 28.71 | 40.5 | 2016-04-26 |
| Blue catfish | 14.32 | 31.88 | 2011-03-04 |
| Largemouth bass | 13.5 | 28.75 | 1943-01-16 |
| Common carp | 11.97 | 31.75 | 2007-06-25 |
| Hybrid striped bass | 11.4 | 27 | 2006-04-15 |
| Channel catfish | 6.64 | 25.5 | 2010-08-08 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6.13 | 22 | 1993-06-10 |
| Longnose gar | 4.12 | 37 | 2024-07-21 |
| American eel | 4 | 41 | 1986-02-22 |
| White bass | 1.42 | 14.5 | 2011-03-13 |
| Guadalupe bass | 1.37 | 15 | 2016-08-23 |
| White crappie | 1.26 | 13.5 | 2011-03-27 |
Medina Lake records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Getting onto Medina Lake
Of the 2 access points TPWD lists here, 2 have a boat ramp and 0 have a marina.
Red Cove Camp
Two lane ramp; fee charged; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks. (830) 612-2715
Ramp detailsPark Road 37
Boat ramp; restrooms, parking, courtesy docks, picnic areas.
Ramp detailsTPWD access layer (4 points) and the TPWD Medina Lake ramp list, checked October 2026.
Keepers allowed at Medina Lake
TPWD posts no special rules for Medina Lake, and these statewide limits cover it.
| Species | Daily bag | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 | 14 in minimum |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| Hybrid striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White bass | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Black crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
Limits for Medina Lake from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Help on the water at Medina Lake
- Joe's MarinaMico, under a mile east of the lake, (830) 612-3775
- Jim's Rebait Tackle ShopLakehills, 2 miles north of the lake, (830) 751-2749
- Stormy's MarinaMico, 3 miles northeast of the lake, (830) 612-3607
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San AntonioSan Antonio, 15 miles southeast of the lake, (210) 767-4200
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San AntonioSan Antonio, 16 miles east of the lake, (210) 767-4030
- Sanson Harry & Marina SSan Antonio, 18 miles northeast of the lake, (830) 981-4626
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San AntonioSan Antonio, 19 miles east of the lake, (210) 257-4850
- Outdoor AlphasSan Antonio, 20 miles east of the lake, (210) 267-5686
Listings near Medina Lake come from OpenStreetMap and company store pages, October 2026. Names open Google Maps.
Other water close to Medina Lake
Braunig Lake
39 miles southeast, 1,350 acres
Calaveras Lake
42 miles southeast, 3,624 acres
Canyon Lake
50 miles northeast, 8,308 acres
Lake Dunlap
53 miles east, 410 acres
- BanderaBandera County, 15 miles northwest
- BoerneKendall County, 21 miles northeast
- San AntonioBexar County, 25 miles east
- Timberwood ParkBexar County, 29 miles east
- Bandera CountyFishing access across the county
- Medina CountyFishing access across the county
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Medina Lake questions answered
How deep and wide is Medina Lake?
Per TPWD, Medina Lake spans 5,426 surface acres and is 152 feet deep at its deepest point.
When was Medina Lake created?
The reservoir dates to 1913.
What does the Medina Lake bass record weigh?
The lake record largemouth bass weighed 13.5 pounds and measured 28.75 inches, caught 1943-01-16, per TPWD water body records.
Which non bass records stand at Medina Lake?
Flathead catfish 28.71 lb; Blue catfish 14.32 lb; Common carp 11.97 lb.
What fish are best at Medina Lake?
Survey ratings: largemouth bass fair; smallmouth bass fair; catfish good; crappie poor; white bass fair; hybrid striped bass good.
How many boat ramps are on Medina Lake?
TPWD counts 2 boat ramps at Medina Lake.
How full is Medina Lake today?
TWDB data on this page shows how far Medina Lake is from full pool, hour by hour.
What limits apply on Medina Lake?
TPWD posts no exceptions for Medina Lake, so statewide limits apply, with 5 black bass a day and a 14 inch minimum on largemouth.
What town is closest to Medina Lake?
Bandera is 15 miles northwest of the lake center, in Bandera County.
Where can I buy bait near Medina Lake?
Try Joe's Marina in Mico, about under a mile from Medina Lake, one of 8 shops listed above.
Does Medina Lake have a state park?
TPWD names Garner State Park, Guadalupe River State Park and Lost Maples State Park as the nearby state parks.
In which county will I find Medina Lake?
Medina Lake is in Bandera County and Medina County.
Planning a day on Medina Lake
Look over the nearby lakes in case the wind or the water level changes your plans.