Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The Llano River runs over pink granite from Mason to Llano and is one of the best Guadalupe bass rivers in Texas.
Looking for the latest Llano 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 Llano River.
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Llano River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are fair for fall, and bass are active.
Streamers and crayfish along the granite ledges and riffles.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Mason to Llano, 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.
Llano River details
| Access | Road crossings and parks near Llano and Mason, plus Llano River access sites. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Llano, 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 | Robinson City Park in Llano |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Granite ledges are slick. 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 Austin, take State Highway 71 northwest to Llano.