Medina River Fishing
Mapped access and USGS flow for the Medina River in Texas.
- 24access points
- 3counties
- 7flow gauges
Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
An overview of the Medina River
The Medina River runs past 24 public access points mapped by TPWD in 3 counties.
By county, access concentrates in Bexar (13), Medina (7) and Bandera (4).
Medina River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Current flow on the Medina River
Hourly Medina River gauge readings from USGS.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Medina Rv At Patterson Rd At Medina, Tx | 15 cfs, 4.36 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| Medina Rv At Bandera, Tx | 24 cfs, 3.72 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Medina Rv Abv English Crsg Nr Pipe Creek, Tx | 37 cfs, 5.06 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Medina Rv At La Coste, Tx | 3 cfs, 6.20 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Medina Rv Nr Macdona, Tx | 3 cfs, 0.05 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| Medina Rv Nr Somerset, Tx | 10 cfs, 4.11 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Medina Rv At San Antonio, Tx | 58 cfs, 3.02 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public entry points to the Medina River
- Bexar County13 access points on the Medina River
- Medina County7 access points on the Medina River
- Bandera County4 access points on the Medina River
Reservoirs close to the Medina River
Medina Lake
5,426 acres, 3 miles from Medina River access.
See detailsBraunig Lake
1,350 acres, 5 miles from Medina River access.
See detailsCalaveras Lake
3,624 acres, 9 miles from Medina River access.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Medina River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Towns beside the Medina River
- BanderaBandera County, under a mile from the nearest Medina River access
- San AntonioBexar County, 13 miles from the nearest Medina River access
Bait stops along the Medina River
- Jim's Rebait Tackle ShopLakehills, (830) 751-2749
- Stormy's MarinaMico, (830) 612-3607
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San AntonioSan Antonio, (210) 767-4200
- Nueva Street Marina
- 3 D SpecialtiesSan Antonio, (210) 635-8686
- Joe's MarinaMico, (830) 612-3775
Shops within 12 miles of a Medina River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Fishing the Medina River, the usual questions
Is there much public access to the Medina River?
TPWD shows 24 public access points on the Medina River.
Which counties border the Medina River access?
Bexar County, Medina County and Bandera County have the most mapped access.
Is there live flow data for the Medina River?
See the flow table here, fed by 7 USGS gauges.
Which towns serve Medina River anglers?
Bandera and San Antonio.
Where can I buy bait near the Medina River?
Jim's Rebait Tackle Shop, in Lakehills, is one of 6 listed shops near the access points.
What lakes can I fish near the Medina River?
Try Medina Lake, 3 miles from a Medina River access point, followed by Braunig Lake and Calaveras Lake.
Which species do well near the Medina River?
Lakes nearby score good or excellent most often for catfish, hybrid striped bass and red drum.
Where does public access start and end on the Medina River?
Access spans 3 counties, from Bandera down to Bexar County.
When is the best time to fish the Medina River?
Early spring white bass runs and fall evenings are the peak on the Medina River, flow permitting.
Do I need permission to wade the Medina River?
Only from a legal access point, because the banks of the Medina River are mostly private even where the bed is public.
Does fishing the Medina River require a license?
Yes, the freshwater endorsement on a Texas license is required on the Medina River from age 17.
What fish does the Medina River hold?
Without TPWD river ratings, plan on catfish, sunfish and black bass in the Medina River.
Other Texas rivers
With the Medina River covered, compare the other Texas rivers.