San Saba River Fishing
Public access points, live USGS flow and nearby shops along the San Saba River in Texas.
- 16access points
- 3counties
- 2flow gauges
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0
The San Saba River at a glance
Across 3 counties, TPWD shows 16 public access points on the San Saba River.
Access is heaviest in Menard (12), McCulloch (3) and San Saba (1).
San Saba River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
USGS numbers on the San Saba River
Live cubic feet per second for the San Saba River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba Rv At Menard, Tx | 25 cfs, 2.80 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:55 am |
| San Saba Rv At San Saba, Tx | 57 cfs, 2.88 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:10 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access points along the San Saba River
- Menard County12 access points on the San Saba River
- McCulloch County3 access points on the San Saba River
- San Saba County1 access point on the San Saba River
Lakes beside the San Saba River corridor
Brady Creek Reservoir
12 miles from the San Saba River, 2,020 acres.
See detailsAhead of a trip to the San Saba River
How many places can I reach the San Saba River?
TPWD counts 16 public access points along the San Saba River.
Which counties have access to the San Saba River?
The most access is in Menard County, McCulloch County and San Saba County.
How do I check San Saba River levels before a trip?
Check the table above, which reads 2 USGS gauges hourly.
Are there lakes near the San Saba River?
Brady Creek Reservoir lies 12 miles off a San Saba River access point.
How spread out is access on the San Saba River?
From San Saba south to Menard County, access covers 3 counties.
When should I plan a San Saba River trip?
Spring runs and calm fall evenings are prime on the San Saba River when flows are normal.
Can I walk the banks of the San Saba River?
The streambed of the navigable San Saba River is public, but stay off the private banks.
Do I need a freshwater endorsement on the San Saba River?
Anglers 17 and older on the San Saba River need a Texas freshwater license.
What will I catch in the San Saba River?
TPWD does not rate rivers by species, and the San Saba River carries the native Texas river mix of catfish, sunfish and black bass.
The rest of the Texas rivers
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