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Falcon Lake on the Rio Grande is a famous big-bass lake on the Mexico border.
Looking for the latest Falcon Lake 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 Falcon Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Falcon Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Falcon Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Falcon Lake and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Falcon Lake, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Falcon Lake lake details
| Access | Falcon State Park and public ramps. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 260 ft |
| Nearest town | Zapata, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth bass, catfish |
| Regulations | Do not cross into Mexican waters. 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, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Falcon State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | International border. Stay on the U.S. side. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Laredo, take US-83 south to Zapata.