Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
Around Spring Branch, the middle Guadalupe winds through cypress-lined pools with Guadalupe bass, largemouth and sunfish.
Looking for the latest 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 Guadalupe River (Spring Branch).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Guadalupe River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low and clear.
Small streamers and crayfish patterns along the cypress roots.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Spring Branch, 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.
Guadalupe River details
| Access | Public access at Guadalupe River State Park and some road crossings. |
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| Elevation | About 1,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Spring Branch, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Guadalupe and largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish |
| 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 | Guadalupe River State Park |
| Kids | Yes, at the state park. |
| Good to know | Popular for paddling. 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-281 north to State Highway 46 west.