Texas Fishing Reports ยท North Texas Region
Below Possum Kingdom Dam, the Brazos River runs through a scenic canyon with bass and catfish, and winter-stocked trout in places.
Looking for the latest Brazos 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 Brazos River (below Possum Kingdom).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Brazos River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are set by releases from the dam.
Streamers along the bluffs and riffles.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Below Possum Kingdom Dam, 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.
Brazos River details
| Access | Public access near the dam and road crossings downstream. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 900 ft |
| Nearest town | Graford, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Bass, catfish, stocked trout in winter |
| Regulations | 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 | Possum Kingdom State Park |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Releases change flows quickly. 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
Trout stocking and bass.
Spring
Bass.
Summer
Hot. Paddlers.
Fall
Bass.
How to get there
From Fort Worth, take US-180 west and State Highway 16 north to Possum Kingdom.