Guadalupe River Fishing
Where to reach the Guadalupe River, how it is running and where to buy bait.
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- 8counties
- 19flow gauges
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
The Guadalupe River for Texas anglers
Anglers can reach the Guadalupe River at 50 public access points in 8 counties, per TPWD.
Most access points fall in Kerr (17), Kendall (11), Comal (8), Victoria (5) and DeWitt (4).
Dams on the river back up Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Gonzales (H-4), Lake Placid and Lake Wood (H-5).
Through leasing, TPWD opens 1 private access site on this river to walk in or paddle access: Camp Huaco Springs.
Guadalupe River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Streamflow on the Guadalupe River
USGS flow on the Guadalupe River in cubic feet per second.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| N Fk Guadalupe Rv Nr Hunt, Tx | 17 cfs, 1.57 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Guadalupe Rv At Hunt, Tx | 30 cfs, 7.74 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:05 am |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville, Tx | 59 cfs, 2.96 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:05 am |
| Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville, Tx | 59 cfs, 1.21 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:05 am |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point, Tx | 68 cfs, 4.28 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| Guadalupe Rv At Comfort, Tx | 84 cfs, 3.31 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:05 am |
| Guadalupe Rv At Fm 474 Nr Bergheim, Tx | 111 cfs, 4.89 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch, Tx | 105 cfs, 2.45 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Getting a line in the Guadalupe River
- Kerr County17 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Kendall County11 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Comal County8 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Victoria County5 access points on the Guadalupe River
- DeWitt County4 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Gonzales County2 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Guadalupe County2 access points on the Guadalupe River
- Calhoun County1 access point on the Guadalupe River
Where TPWD leases access on the Guadalupe River
| Site | Segment | County | Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Huaco Springs | Guadalupe River downstream from Canyon Lake | through March 2, 2025 |
Guadalupe River lease sites: TPWD River Access and Leasing Program. Your fishing license is the entry pass.
Lakes within 15 miles of the Guadalupe River
Canyon Lake
under a mile from the Guadalupe River, 8,308 acres.
See detailsLake Wood (H-5)
2 miles from the Guadalupe River, 229 acres.
See detailsLake Dunlap
4 miles from the Guadalupe River, 410 acres.
See detailsLake Placid
4 miles from the Guadalupe River, 198 acres.
See detailsLake Gonzales (H-4)
7 miles from the Guadalupe River, 696 acres.
See detailsColeto Creek Reservoir
10 miles from the Guadalupe River, 3,100 acres.
See detailsLake Texana
14 miles from the Guadalupe River, 9,727 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Guadalupe River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Bases for fishing the Guadalupe River
- Point ComfortCalhoun County, under a mile from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- Canyon LakeComal County, 4 miles from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- New BraunfelsComal County, under a mile from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- SeguinGuadalupe County, 4 miles from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- KerrvilleKerr County, under a mile from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- BoerneKendall County, 8 miles from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- Timberwood ParkBexar County, 13 miles from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- HuntKerr County, under a mile from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- IngramKerr County, under a mile from the nearest Guadalupe River access
- VictoriaVictoria County, 2 miles from the nearest Guadalupe River access
Buying bait along the Guadalupe River
- Nautical Landings MarinaPort Lavaca, (361) 553-7041
- Poor Boy BaitPort Lavaca, (361) 552-1504
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Spring BranchSpring Branch, (830) 369-0550
- Canyon Bait HouseCanyon Lake, (830) 899-9747
- Cranes Mill MarinaCanyon Lake, (830) 299-7220
- The Rod CondomBergheim, (210) 413-5067
- Reel Fly Fishing AdventuresCanyon Lake, (830) 964-4823
- Stickman's Bait CompanyCanyon Lake, (830) 226-7055
- Academy Sports + Outdoors New BraunfelsNew Braunfels, (830) 475-3140
- Bait to GoNew Braunfels, (830) 708-0524
- Academy Sports + Outdoors SeguinSeguin, (830) 568-7260
- Bait-N-BrewMcqueeney, (830) 557-6073
- Academy Sports + Outdoors KerrvilleKerrville, (830) 955-8920
- Texas Tackle FactoryVictoria, (361) 575-4751
- The Tackle BoxVictoria, (361) 575-8700
- Academy Sports + Outdoors VictoriaVictoria, (361) 582-5200
Shops within 12 miles of a Guadalupe River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Questions about fishing the Guadalupe River
How many TPWD access sites are on the Guadalupe River?
TPWD counts 50 public access points along the Guadalupe River.
Where is the Guadalupe River accessible by county?
The most access is in Kerr County, Kendall County, Comal County, Victoria County, DeWitt County and Gonzales County.
How do I see how high the Guadalupe River is?
Check the table above, which reads 8 USGS gauges hourly.
Which lakes does the Guadalupe River feed?
Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Gonzales (H-4), Lake Placid and Lake Wood (H-5).
Has TPWD leased land on the Guadalupe River?
The River Access and Leasing Program covers 1 site here.
What communities sit near the Guadalupe River?
Point Comfort, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville and Boerne.
What stores sell bait near the Guadalupe River?
Stop at Nautical Landings Marina in Port Lavaca, one of 16 listed shops inside 12 miles of an access point.
Which reservoirs are a short drive from the Guadalupe River?
Canyon Lake lies under a mile off a Guadalupe River access point, followed by Lake Wood (H-5) and Lake Dunlap.
What fish are rated best near the Guadalupe River?
The best TPWD ratings nearby go to sunfish, largemouth bass and crappie.
How far does access run on the Guadalupe River?
From Kerr south to Calhoun County, access covers 8 counties.
When is the Guadalupe River at its best?
Fish the Guadalupe River after a rise drops back to normal flow, when fish move up to feed in clearing water.
Is it legal to wade the Guadalupe River?
Texas treats the bed of a navigable stream as public, but most Guadalupe River banks are private, so enter at a mapped access point and stay in the streambed.
Other moving water in Texas
See how the Guadalupe River stacks up with other rivers.