Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The Frio River near Concan is a clear, cold spring river with bass and sunfish, and winter trout stocking at Garner State Park.
Looking for the latest Frio 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 Frio River (Concan).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Frio River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is clear and cool.
Small streamers and nymphs in the pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Concan, 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.
Frio River details
| Access | Garner State Park and road crossings around Concan. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,300 ft |
| Nearest town | Concan, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Bass, sunfish, stocked trout in winter |
| 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 | Garner State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Busy with tubers in summer. 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 San Antonio, take US-90 west and US-83 north to Concan.