Texas Fishing Reports ยท West Texas Region
The Devils River is one of the clearest and most remote rivers in Texas, with big smallmouth and Guadalupe bass and spring-fed water.
Looking for the latest Devils 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 Devils River.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Texas fishing reports page.
Wind forecast
Devils River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Spring flows keep the river clear.
Streamers and crayfish patterns in the deep pools and along ledges.
Load your fly box
Before you head to State Natural Area, 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.
Devils River details
| Access | Devils River State Natural Area (permits and paddler registration required) or long float trips. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,200 ft |
| Nearest town | Del Rio, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Smallmouth, Guadalupe and largemouth bass, catfish |
| Regulations | A Devils River access permit and registration are required. 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 | Primitive camping in the natural area by permit |
| Kids | No. Very remote. |
| Good to know | No services and no cell coverage. Most of the shoreline is private. 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
Cold. Slow.
Spring
Bass.
Summer
Hot. Floats.
Fall
Bass.
How to get there
From Del Rio, take US-277 north and the Dolan Creek road to the natural area.