Sulphur River Fishing
Live flow, access points and tackle along the Sulphur River.
- 8access points
- 2counties
- 7flow gauges
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
Where the Sulphur River stands for fishing
The Sulphur River has 8 public access points on the TPWD access layer, spread over 2 counties.
Counties with the most access: Bowie (7) and Morris (1).
Lake pages tied to this river: Wright Patman Lake.
Sulphur River data: TPWD public water access layer and USGS gauges.
Live gauge data for the Sulphur River
Discharge at each USGS gauge on the Sulphur River.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur Rv At Sh 11 Nr Commerce, Tx | 1 cfs, 8.71 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce, Tx | 0 cfs | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper, Tx | 3 cfs, 1.52 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:15 am |
| N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper, Tx | 0 cfs, 0.42 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:00 am |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco, Tx | 6 cfs, 1.32 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs, Tx | 18 cfs, 4.42 ft gage height | Oct 10 7:45 am |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana, Tx | 559 cfs, 6.47 ft gage height | Jul 23 3:15 pm Not updated since Jul 23, 2026. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 10, 2026 8:15 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Where to get on the Sulphur River
- Bowie County7 access points on the Sulphur River
- Morris County1 access point on the Sulphur River
Lakes a short drive from the Sulphur River
Lakes within 15 miles of a Sulphur River access point that TPWD rates good or excellent, by species.
Towns close to Sulphur River access
- TexarkanaBowie County, 11 miles from the nearest Sulphur River access
Shops along the Sulphur River
- Academy Sports + Outdoors TexarkanaTexarkana, (903) 831-2460
- Baits N BladesTexarkana, (903) 832-4545
Shops within 12 miles of a Sulphur River access point; OpenStreetMap contributors and store lists.
The Sulphur River, answered
How much public access is there on the Sulphur River?
TPWD maps 8 public access points on the Sulphur River.
What counties hold Sulphur River access?
Look to Bowie County and Morris County for the most access.
Where are the gauges on the Sulphur River?
This page pulls 7 USGS gauges on the river each hour.
What dams are on the Sulphur River?
Wright Patman Lake.
What towns are near the Sulphur River access points?
Texarkana.
Where do I get tackle near the Sulphur River?
Academy Sports + Outdoors Texarkana in Texarkana is one of 2 listed shops within 12 miles of an access point.
Which lakes are close to the Sulphur River?
Wright Patman Lake sits under a mile from a Sulphur River access point.
What fish rate highest around the Sulphur River?
Good and excellent ratings nearby favor largemouth bass, blue catfish and flathead catfish.
What is the range of access on the Sulphur River?
It runs through 2 counties, starting in Morris and ending in Bowie County.
When do fish bite on the Sulphur River?
Watch the flow table and go when the Sulphur River settles to normal after a rise.
Can I cross private land to wade the Sulphur River?
Start at a public access point, since land along the Sulphur River is mostly private.
Do adults need a license on the Sulphur River?
Yes, adults on the Sulphur River need a Texas license with the freshwater endorsement.