San Antonio River Fishing
Public access points, live USGS flow and nearby shops along the San Antonio River in Texas.
- 22access points
- 3counties
- 10flow gauges
Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
The San Antonio River at a glance
Across 3 counties, TPWD shows 22 public access points on the San Antonio River.
Access is heaviest in Bexar (11), Wilson (7) and Karnes (4).
San Antonio River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
USGS numbers on the San Antonio River
Live cubic feet per second for the San Antonio River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Rv At San Antonio, Tx | 31 cfs, 4.06 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| San Antonio Rv At Mitchell St, San Antonio, Tx | 22 cfs, 4.38 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| San Antonio Rv At Loop 410, San Antonio, Tx | 21 cfs, 3.71 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Braunig Lk Nr Elmendorf, Tx | 250 cfs, 11.25 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Elmendorf, Tx | 131 cfs, 9.69 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:30 am |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Floresville, Tx | 140 cfs, 3.77 ft gage height | Oct 10 8:00 am |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Falls City, Tx | 198 cfs, 0.93 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| San Antonio Rv At Sh 72 Nr Runge, Tx | 293 cfs, 10.89 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 San Antonio River
- Bexar County11 access points on the San Antonio River
- Wilson County7 access points on the San Antonio River
- Karnes County4 access points on the San Antonio River
Lakes beside the San Antonio River corridor
Braunig Lake
2 miles from a San Antonio River access point; 1,350 acres.
See detailsCalaveras Lake
5 miles from a San Antonio River access point; 3,624 acres.
See detailsLakes within 15 miles of a San Antonio River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
River towns on the San Antonio River
- San AntonioBexar County, 4 miles from the nearest San Antonio River access
Bait close to the San Antonio River
- Nueva Street Marina
- Academy Sports + Outdoors San AntonioSan Antonio, (210) 921-5900
- 3 D SpecialtiesSan Antonio, (210) 635-8686
Shops within 12 miles of a San Antonio River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
Ahead of a trip to the San Antonio River
How many places can I reach the San Antonio River?
TPWD maps 22 public access points on the San Antonio River.
Which counties have access to the San Antonio River?
Look to Bexar County, Wilson County and Karnes County for the most access.
How do I check San Antonio River levels before a trip?
This page pulls 8 USGS gauges on the river each hour.
Which towns are close to the San Antonio River?
San Antonio.
Which shops serve the San Antonio River?
Nueva Street Marina in is one of 3 listed shops within 12 miles of an access point.
Are there lakes near the San Antonio River?
Braunig Lake sits 2 miles from a San Antonio River access point, followed by Calaveras Lake.
Which fish should I target near the San Antonio River?
Good and excellent ratings nearby favor catfish, hybrid striped bass and red drum.
How spread out is access on the San Antonio River?
It runs through 3 counties, starting in Bexar and ending in Karnes County.
When should I plan a San Antonio River trip?
Spring runs and calm fall evenings are prime on the San Antonio River when flows are normal.
Can I walk the banks of the San Antonio River?
The streambed of the navigable San Antonio River is public, but stay off the private banks.
Do I need a freshwater endorsement on the San Antonio River?
Anglers 17 and older on the San Antonio River need a Texas freshwater license.
What will I catch in the San Antonio River?
Expect catfish, sunfish and black bass in the San Antonio River, since TPWD does not rate rivers.
The rest of the Texas rivers
Compare the San Antonio River with other Texas rivers.