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Medina Lake west of San Antonio has bass and catfish, and its level swings a lot with rain.
Looking for the latest Medina Lake fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Medina Lake.
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Wind forecast
Medina 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 Medina Lake and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Medina 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.
Medina Lake lake details
| Access | Public ramps when the lake is up. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Lakehills, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Bass, catfish, white bass |
| Regulations | 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 | Camp nearby |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | The level changes a lot with drought and rain. |
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 San Antonio, take State Highway 16 north and FM 1283.