Texas Fishing Reports ยท Central Texas Region
Below Longhorn Dam, the Colorado River runs through east Austin with bass, catfish and big carp, and fishes year-round.
Looking for the latest Colorado River (Austin) 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 Colorado River (Austin).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Colorado River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are steady from Longhorn Dam.
Streamers for bass, and carp on the flats with small nymphs.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Austin, 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.
Colorado River details
| Access | Public access at parks and boat ramps below Longhorn Dam. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 400 ft |
| Nearest town | Austin, Texas |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, catfish, carp |
| 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 | Camp near Bastrop |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Flows change with releases from the Highland Lakes. 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 downtown Austin, head east to the parks below Longhorn Dam.