Rio Grande Fishing
Public access points, live USGS flow and nearby shops along the Rio Grande in Texas.
- 17access points
- 6counties
- 2flow gauges
Photo: B575, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Rio Grande at a glance
Across 6 counties, TPWD shows 17 public access points on the Rio Grande.
Access is heaviest in Brewster (5), Starr (5), Presidio (3), Hidalgo (2) and Cameron (1).
Reservoirs on the river with their own page: Falcon International Reservoir.
Rio Grande data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
USGS numbers on the Rio Grande
Live cubic feet per second for the Rio Grande.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Nr Castolon, Tx | 7 cfs, 2.11 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| Rio Grande At Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd Np, Tx | 52 cfs, 2.48 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access points along the Rio Grande
- Brewster County5 access points on the Rio Grande
- Starr County5 access points on the Rio Grande
- Presidio County3 access points on the Rio Grande
- Hidalgo County2 access points on the Rio Grande
- Cameron County1 access point on the Rio Grande
- Maverick County1 access point on the Rio Grande
Lakes beside the Rio Grande corridor
Lakes within 15 miles of a Rio Grande access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
River towns on the Rio Grande
- LajitasBrewster County, under a mile from the nearest Rio Grande access
- TerlinguaBrewster County, 9 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- Port IsabelCameron County, 8 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- MissionHidalgo County, 3 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- Eagle PassMaverick County, 2 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- Falcon HeightsStarr County, 3 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- RomaStarr County, 4 miles from the nearest Rio Grande access
- Rio Grande CityStarr County, 1 mile from the nearest Rio Grande access
Bait close to the Rio Grande
- Southpoint MarinaPort Isabel, (956) 943-7926
- Sea Ranch Marina IIPort Isabel, (956) 943-7926
- Fish & WildlifeMission, (956) 519-7518
- Academy Sports + Outdoors McAllenMcAllen, (956) 217-7600
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Eagle PassEagle Pass, (830) 758-8960
Shops within 12 miles of a Rio Grande access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Ahead of a trip to the Rio Grande
How many places can I reach the Rio Grande?
The TPWD layer shows 17 public access points on the Rio Grande.
Which counties have access to the Rio Grande?
Most mapped access sits in Brewster County, Starr County, Presidio County, Hidalgo County, Cameron County and Maverick County.
How do I check Rio Grande levels before a trip?
Hourly readings from 2 USGS gauges appear on this page.
Which reservoirs sit on the Rio Grande?
Falcon International Reservoir.
Which towns are close to the Rio Grande?
Lajitas, Terlingua, Port Isabel, Mission, Eagle Pass and Falcon Heights.
Which shops serve the Rio Grande?
Try Southpoint Marina in Port Isabel, among 5 listed shops within 12 miles of access.
Are there lakes near the Rio Grande?
The closest is Falcon International Reservoir, 2 miles from a Rio Grande access point.
Which fish should I target near the Rio Grande?
Nearby lakes are rated good or excellent most often for largemouth bass and catfish.
How spread out is access on the Rio Grande?
Mapped access runs through 6 counties, from Brewster to Cameron County north to south.
When should I plan a Rio Grande trip?
Spring runs and calm fall evenings are prime on the Rio Grande when flows are normal.
Can I walk the banks of the Rio Grande?
The streambed of the navigable Rio Grande is public, but stay off the private banks.
Do I need a freshwater endorsement on the Rio Grande?
Anglers 17 and older on the Rio Grande need a Texas freshwater license.