Clear Fork of the Brazos River Fishing
Access, live flow and bait shops on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River.
- 17access points
- 5counties
- 0flow gauges
Photo from the region around Clear Fork of the Brazos River: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing the Clear Fork of the Brazos River in Texas
The TPWD layer puts 17 public access points along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, in 5 counties.
The counties leading for access are Fisher (7), Jones (6), Shackelford (2), Stephens (1) and Throckmorton (1).
Clear Fork of the Brazos River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Mapped access on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Fisher County7 access points on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Jones County6 access points on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Shackelford County2 access points on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Stephens County1 access point on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Throckmorton County1 access point on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
Lakes near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River access points
Fort Phantom Hill Lake
2 miles from the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, 4,213 acres.
See detailsHubbard Creek Reservoir
6 miles from the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, 14,922 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Clear Fork of the Brazos River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Communities near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- AbileneTaylor County, 11 miles from the nearest Clear Fork of the Brazos River access
Tackle stores by the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
- Big Country Bait & GroceryAbilene, (325) 676-9043
- A Fisherman's RetreatAbilene, (325) 672-0813
Shops within 12 miles of a Clear Fork of the Brazos River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Asked often about the Clear Fork of the Brazos River
What is the access count on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
TPWD counts 17 public access points along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River.
What counties does the Clear Fork of the Brazos River run through?
The most access is in Fisher County, Jones County, Shackelford County, Stephens County and Throckmorton County.
Where can I stay near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
Abilene.
Where can I pick up bait for the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
Stop at Big Country Bait & Grocery in Abilene, one of 2 listed shops inside 12 miles of an access point.
What still water sits near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
Fort Phantom Hill Lake lies 2 miles off a Clear Fork of the Brazos River access point, followed by Hubbard Creek Reservoir.
What do TPWD ratings show near the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
The best TPWD ratings nearby go to largemouth bass, catfish and crappie.
How long is the Clear Fork of the Brazos River public access stretch in Texas?
From Throckmorton south to Jones County, access covers 5 counties.
What time of year fishes best on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
Spring and fall are best, when the Clear Fork of the Brazos River runs clear at moderate flow, so check the flow table since high, muddy water shuts the bite down.
Where can I legally wade the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
Wade from a mapped access point and stay in the bed, as Clear Fork of the Brazos River banks are usually private.
Do I need a license to fish the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
A Texas license with a freshwater endorsement covers the Clear Fork of the Brazos River for anyone 17 or older.
Which species are in the Clear Fork of the Brazos River?
TPWD does not rate rivers by species, and the Clear Fork of the Brazos River carries the native Texas river mix of catfish, sunfish and black bass.
More rivers to fish
Beyond the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, every Texas river with access has a page.