Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The upper Guadalupe from Hunt to Comfort is a clear, spring-fed Hill Country river with Guadalupe bass and big cypress trees.
Looking for the latest Upper Guadalupe 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 Upper Guadalupe River (Kerrville).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Upper Guadalupe River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low and clear.
Small poppers and streamers in the pools and along rock ledges.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Hunt to Comfort, 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.
Upper Guadalupe River details
| Access | Road crossings and city parks in Kerrville. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,600 ft |
| Nearest town | Kerrville, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Guadalupe and largemouth bass, sunfish |
| 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 | Kerrville-Schreiner Park |
| Kids | Yes, in the city parks. |
| Good to know | Low-water crossings flood after storms. 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 I-10 west to Kerrville.