Llano River Fishing
Live flow, access points and tackle along the Llano River.
- 14access points
- 3counties
- 5flow gauges
Photo: William L. Farr, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where the Llano River stands for fishing
The Llano River has 14 public access points on the TPWD access layer, spread over 3 counties.
Counties with the most access: Llano (6), Kimble (4) and Mason (4).
Walk in and paddle access comes from 6 private access sites that TPWD leases here: Pete’s Pecan Patch, Maso-Llan Road, Castell Crossing, Kingsland Slab RV Camp and South Llano River at County Road 150.
Llano River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Live gauge data for the Llano River
Discharge at each USGS gauge on the Llano River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| N Llano Rv Nr Junction, Tx | 61 cfs, 8.85 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| S Llano Rv At Flat Rock Ln At Junction, Tx | 152 cfs, 2.69 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| Llano Rv Nr Junction, Tx | 56 cfs, 1.41 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Llano Rv Nr Mason, Tx | 421 cfs, 6.88 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Llano Rv At Llano, Tx | 475 cfs, 2.63 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where to get on the Llano River
- Llano County6 access points on the Llano River
- Kimble County4 access points on the Llano River
- Mason County4 access points on the Llano River
River Access sites on the Llano River
| Site | Segment | County | Lease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete's Pecan Patch | – Llano River | Kimble | through August 31, 2027 |
| Maso-Llan Road | Mason | through August 31, 2027 | |
| Castell Crossing | Llano | through August 31, 2027 | |
| Kingsland Slab RV Camp | – Llano River | Llano | through August 31, 2026 |
| South Llano River at County Road 150 | Kimble | through August 31, 2027 | |
| TPWD River Access at Cupgrass | on the South Llano River | Kimble | through August 31, 2026 |
Llano River lease sites: TPWD River Access and Leasing Program. Your fishing license is the entry pass.
Lakes a short drive from the Llano River
Lake Buchanan
22,211 acres, 6 miles from Llano River access.
See detailsInks Lake
831 acres, 7 miles from Llano River access.
See detailsLake Lyndon B. Johnson
6,449 acres, 12 miles from Llano River access.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Llano River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Towns close to Llano River access
- JunctionKimble County, under a mile from the nearest Llano River access
- LlanoLlano County, under a mile from the nearest Llano River access
- KingslandLlano County, 2 miles from the nearest Llano River access
The Llano River, answered
How much public access is there on the Llano River?
TPWD shows 14 public access points on the Llano River.
What counties hold Llano River access?
Llano County, Kimble County and Mason County have the most mapped access.
Where are the gauges on the Llano River?
See the flow table here, fed by 5 USGS gauges.
Is there leased access on the Llano River?
Yes, with 6 sites in the River Access and Leasing Program.
What towns are near the Llano River access points?
Junction, Llano and Kingsland.
Which lakes are close to the Llano River?
Try Lake Buchanan, 6 miles from a Llano River access point, followed by Inks Lake and Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.
What fish rate highest around the Llano River?
Lakes nearby score good or excellent most often for largemouth bass, catfish and white & striped bass.
What is the range of access on the Llano River?
Access spans 3 counties, from Llano down to Kimble County.
When do fish bite on the Llano River?
Watch the flow table and go when the Llano River settles to normal after a rise.
Can I cross private land to wade the Llano River?
Start at a public access point, since land along the Llano River is mostly private.
Do adults need a license on the Llano River?
Yes, adults on the Llano River need a Texas license with the freshwater endorsement.
What fish live in the Llano River?
Without TPWD river ratings, plan on catfish, sunfish and black bass in the Llano River.