Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The Blanco River at Wimberley is a clear Hill Country stream with bass and sunfish in limestone pools.
Looking for the latest Blanco River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Blanco River (Wimberley).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Blanco River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are very low.
Small poppers in the deeper pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Wimberley, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Egg #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Rainbow Warrior #16-18, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Blanco River details
| Access | Public access is limited around Wimberley. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 850 ft |
| Nearest town | Wimberley, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Bass, sunfish |
| Regulations | Guadalupe bass are the state fish. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X to 4X |
| Camping | Blanco State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Floods fast after heavy rain. Texas rivers are mostly bordered by private land. Wade or float only from public access points, and stay in the riverbed. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Slow and cold. Fish the deeper pools.
Spring
Bass spawn and white bass runs.
Summer
Hot. Fish early and late.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Austin, take US-290 west and RM 12 south to Wimberley.