Nueces River Fishing
Public access points, live USGS flow and nearby shops along the Nueces River in Texas.
- 38access points
- 9counties
- 12flow gauges
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Nueces River at a glance
Across 9 counties, TPWD shows 38 public access points on the Nueces River.
Access is heaviest in Uvalde (11), Real (7), Edwards (5), Zavala (5) and Dimmit (3).
Reservoirs on the river with their own page: Averhoff Reservoir.
Nueces River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
USGS numbers on the Nueces River
Live cubic feet per second for the Nueces River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces Rv Nr Barksdale, Tx | 99 cfs, 13.37 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Nueces Rv At Cr 414 At Montell, Tx | 212 cfs, 1.65 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Nueces Rv At Laguna, Tx | 238 cfs, 2.11 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| W Nueces Rv Nr Brackettville, Tx | 2 cfs, 0.97 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde, Tx | 152 cfs, 1.63 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| Nueces Rv Nr Asherton, Tx | 141 cfs, 4.05 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| Nueces Rv At Cotulla, Tx | 1 cfs, 4.32 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| Nueces Rv Nr Tilden, Tx | 0 cfs, 2.49 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access points along the Nueces River
- Uvalde County11 access points on the Nueces River
- Real County7 access points on the Nueces River
- Edwards County5 access points on the Nueces River
- Zavala County5 access points on the Nueces River
- Dimmit County3 access points on the Nueces River
- La Salle County2 access points on the Nueces River
- Live Oak County2 access points on the Nueces River
- Nueces County2 access points on the Nueces River
- McMullen County1 access point on the Nueces River
Lakes beside the Nueces River corridor
Choke Canyon Reservoir
25,670 acres, 11 miles from Nueces River access.
See detailsAverhoff Reservoir
174 acres, 11 miles from Nueces River access.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a Nueces River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
River towns on the Nueces River
- Three RiversLive Oak County, 7 miles from the nearest Nueces River access
- UvaldeUvalde County, 7 miles from the nearest Nueces River access
Bait close to the Nueces River
- Buds Bait & TackleThree Rivers, (361) 784-2389
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, (361) 986-7200
Shops within 12 miles of a Nueces River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Ahead of a trip to the Nueces River
How many places can I reach the Nueces River?
TPWD shows 38 public access points on the Nueces River.
Which counties have access to the Nueces River?
Uvalde County, Real County, Edwards County, Zavala County, Dimmit County and La Salle County have the most mapped access.
How do I check Nueces River levels before a trip?
See the flow table here, fed by 8 USGS gauges.
Which reservoirs sit on the Nueces River?
Averhoff Reservoir.
Which towns are close to the Nueces River?
Three Rivers and Uvalde.
Which shops serve the Nueces River?
Buds Bait & Tackle, in Three Rivers, is one of 2 listed shops near the access points.
Are there lakes near the Nueces River?
Try Choke Canyon Reservoir, 11 miles from a Nueces River access point, followed by Averhoff Reservoir.
Which fish should I target near the Nueces River?
Lakes nearby score good or excellent most often for largemouth bass, channel catfish and alligator gar.
How spread out is access on the Nueces River?
Access spans 9 counties, from Edwards down to Nueces County.
When should I plan a Nueces River trip?
Spring runs and calm fall evenings are prime on the Nueces River when flows are normal.
Can I walk the banks of the Nueces River?
The streambed of the navigable Nueces River is public, but stay off the private banks.
Do I need a freshwater endorsement on the Nueces River?
Anglers 17 and older on the Nueces River need a Texas freshwater license.
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