Blanco River Fishing
Mapped access and USGS flow for the Blanco River in Texas.
- 11access points
- 2counties
- 7flow gauges
Photo: Kuru, CC BY-SA 2.5
An overview of the Blanco River
The Blanco River runs past 11 public access points mapped by TPWD in 2 counties.
By county, access concentrates in Hays (9) and Blanco (2).
The river has 1 private access site leased by TPWD for wading and paddling: John Knox Ranch River Access.
Blanco River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Current flow on the Blanco River
Hourly Blanco River gauge readings from USGS.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Blanco Rv At Fm 32 Nr Fischer, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.74 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Blanco Rv At Valley View Rd Nr Fischer, Tx | 0 cfs, 1.91 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| Blanco Rv At Fischer Store Rd Nr Fischer, Tx | 14 cfs, 3.65 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Blanco Rv At Wimberley, Tx | 8 cfs, 3.53 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle, Tx | 6 cfs, 0.85 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| Blanco Rv Nr Kyle, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.96 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos, Tx | 0 cfs, 6.92 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public entry points to the Blanco River
- Hays County9 access points on the Blanco River
- Blanco County2 access points on the Blanco River
Leased access sites on the Blanco River
| Site | Segment | County | Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Ranch River Access | Blanco River near Fischer, TX | Hays | through August 31, 2027 |
Blanco River lease sites: TPWD River Access and Leasing Program. Your fishing license is the entry pass.
Reservoirs close to the Blanco River
Canyon Lake
7 miles from the Blanco River, 8,308 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Blanco River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Towns beside the Blanco River
- BlancoBlanco County, 1 mile from the nearest Blanco River access
- WimberleyHays County, 2 miles from the nearest Blanco River access
- KyleHays County, 4 miles from the nearest Blanco River access
- San MarcosHays County, 1 mile from the nearest Blanco River access
Bait stops along the Blanco River
- Jensen Fishing TackleCanyon Lake, (830) 935-2552
- Canyon Lake MarinaCanyon Lake, (830) 255-7442
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San MarcosSan Marcos, (512) 558-5300
- Matts Bait and TackleSan Marcos, (512) 216-6298
- Academy Sports + Outdoors KyleKyle, (737) 404-6113
Shops within 12 miles of a Blanco River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Fishing the Blanco River, the usual questions
Is there much public access to the Blanco River?
TPWD counts 11 public access points along the Blanco River.
Which counties border the Blanco River access?
The most access is in Hays County and Blanco County.
Is there live flow data for the Blanco River?
Check the table above, which reads 7 USGS gauges hourly.
Is there paddle access leased on the Blanco River?
The River Access and Leasing Program covers 1 site here.
Which towns serve Blanco River anglers?
Blanco, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.
Where can I buy bait near the Blanco River?
Stop at Jensen Fishing Tackle in Canyon Lake, one of 5 listed shops inside 12 miles of an access point.
What lakes can I fish near the Blanco River?
Canyon Lake lies 7 miles off a Blanco River access point.
Which species do well near the Blanco River?
The best TPWD ratings nearby go to largemouth bass, catfish and white & striped bass.
Where does public access start and end on the Blanco River?
From Blanco south to Hays County, access covers 2 counties.
When is the best time to fish the Blanco River?
Early spring white bass runs and fall evenings are the peak on the Blanco River, flow permitting.
Do I need permission to wade the Blanco River?
Only from a legal access point, because the banks of the Blanco River are mostly private even where the bed is public.
Does fishing the Blanco River require a license?
Yes, the freshwater endorsement on a Texas license is required on the Blanco River from age 17.
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