Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The Pedernales River near Johnson City has bass and sunfish, with good access at Pedernales Falls State Park.
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Current flows
Wind forecast
Pedernales River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low.
Small streamers in the deeper pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Johnson City, 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.
Pedernales River details
| Access | Pedernales Falls State Park. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Johnson City, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | 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 | Pedernales Falls State Park |
| Kids | Yes, at the state park. |
| Good to know | The falls area floods fast. Heed park warnings. 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 US-290 west to Johnson City.