Texas Fishing Reports ยท Central Texas Region
The Colorado River around Bastrop is a big, slow river with bass, catfish and carp.
Looking for the latest Colorado River (Bastrop) 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 (Bastrop).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Colorado River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are steady.
Streamers near logjams and points.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Bastrop, 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 | Fisherman's Park in Bastrop and other public ramps. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 350 ft |
| Nearest town | Bastrop, 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 | Bastrop State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Muddy after 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 State Highway 71 east to Bastrop.