Pedernales River Fishing
Where to reach the Pedernales River, how it is running and where to buy bait.
- 18access points
- 2counties
- 2flow gauges
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The Pedernales River for Texas anglers
Anglers can reach the Pedernales River at 18 public access points in 2 counties, per TPWD.
Most access points fall in Gillespie (16) and Blanco (2).
Pedernales River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Streamflow on the Pedernales River
USGS flow on the Pedernales River in cubic feet per second.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Rv Nr Fredericksburg, Tx | 6 cfs, 7.66 ft gage height | Oct 10 6:15 am |
| Pedernales Rv Nr Johnson City, Tx | 23 cfs, 10.33 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.
Getting a line in the Pedernales River
- Gillespie County16 access points on the Pedernales River
- Blanco County2 access points on the Pedernales River
Bases for fishing the Pedernales River
- Johnson CityBlanco County, 1 mile from the nearest Pedernales River access
- FredericksburgGillespie County, 3 miles from the nearest Pedernales River access
Buying bait along the Pedernales River
- Hill Country OutfittersFredericksburg, (830) 997-3761
Shops within 12 miles of a Pedernales River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Questions about fishing the Pedernales River
How many TPWD access sites are on the Pedernales River?
TPWD shows 18 public access points on the Pedernales River.
Where is the Pedernales River accessible by county?
Gillespie County and Blanco County have the most mapped access.
How do I see how high the Pedernales River is?
See the flow table here, fed by 2 USGS gauges.
What communities sit near the Pedernales River?
Johnson City and Fredericksburg.
What stores sell bait near the Pedernales River?
Hill Country Outfitters, in Fredericksburg, is one of 1 listed shop near the access points.
How far does access run on the Pedernales River?
Access spans 2 counties, from Blanco down to Gillespie County.
When is the Pedernales River at its best?
Fish the Pedernales River after a rise drops back to normal flow, when fish move up to feed in clearing water.
Is it legal to wade the Pedernales River?
Texas treats the bed of a navigable stream as public, but most Pedernales River banks are private, so enter at a mapped access point and stay in the streambed.
Is a license required on the Pedernales River?
From age 17, fishing the Pedernales River takes a license and freshwater endorsement.
What bites in the Pedernales River?
Without TPWD river ratings, plan on catfish, sunfish and black bass in the Pedernales River.
Other moving water in Texas
See how the Pedernales River stacks up with other rivers.