Navasota River Fishing
Mapped access and USGS flow for the Navasota River in Texas.
- 8access points
- 4counties
- 4flow gauges
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
An overview of the Navasota River
The Navasota River runs past 8 public access points mapped by TPWD in 4 counties.
By county, access concentrates in Limestone (4), Madison (2), Grimes (1) and Leon (1).
The river feeds reservoirs such as Lake Limestone and Lake Mexia.
Navasota River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Current flow on the Navasota River
Hourly Navasota River gauge readings from USGS.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck, Tx | 0 cfs, 0.92 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| Navasota Rv Nr Easterly, Tx | 6 cfs, 2.74 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
| Navasota Rv At Old San Antonio Rd Nr Bryan, Tx | 15 cfs, 0.87 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Navasota Rv At Sh 6 Nr Navasota, Tx | 154 cfs, 151.44 ft gage height | Oct 6 9:25 am Not updated since Oct 6, 2026. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public entry points to the Navasota River
- Limestone County4 access points on the Navasota River
- Madison County2 access points on the Navasota River
- Grimes County1 access point on the Navasota River
- Leon County1 access point on the Navasota River
Reservoirs close to the Navasota River
Fort Parker State Park Lake
under a mile from a Navasota River access point; 725 acres.
See detailsLake Mexia
2 miles from a Navasota River access point; 1,048 acres.
See detailsLake Limestone
11 miles from a Navasota River access point; 12,553 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Navasota River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Bait stops along the Navasota River
Shops within 12 miles of a Navasota River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Fishing the Navasota River, the usual questions
Is there much public access to the Navasota River?
TPWD maps 8 public access points on the Navasota River.
Which counties border the Navasota River access?
Look to Limestone County, Madison County, Grimes County and Leon County for the most access.
Is there live flow data for the Navasota River?
This page pulls 4 USGS gauges on the river each hour.
What reservoirs are on the Navasota River?
Lake Limestone and Lake Mexia.
Where can I buy bait near the Navasota River?
Fort Parker State Park Boat Launch in is one of 1 listed shop within 12 miles of an access point.
What lakes can I fish near the Navasota River?
Fort Parker State Park Lake sits under a mile from a Navasota River access point, followed by Lake Mexia and Lake Limestone.
Which species do well near the Navasota River?
Good and excellent ratings nearby favor crappie, catfish and channel catfish.
Where does public access start and end on the Navasota River?
It runs through 4 counties, starting in Limestone and ending in Grimes County.
When is the best time to fish the Navasota River?
Early spring white bass runs and fall evenings are the peak on the Navasota River, flow permitting.
Do I need permission to wade the Navasota River?
Only from a legal access point, because the banks of the Navasota River are mostly private even where the bed is public.
Does fishing the Navasota River require a license?
Yes, the freshwater endorsement on a Texas license is required on the Navasota River from age 17.
What fish does the Navasota River hold?
Between its reservoirs, with TPWD picks of Lake Limestone for mixed species and Lake Mexia for channel catfish, the Navasota River holds catfish, sunfish and black bass.
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