Texas Fishing Reports ยท Hill Country Region
The Sabinal River near Utopia is a small, clear Hill Country stream with bass and sunfish.
Looking for the latest Sabinal 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 Sabinal River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Sabinal River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low.
Small poppers in the pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Utopia, 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.
Sabinal River details
| Access | Lost Maples State Natural Area upstream and road crossings. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Utopia, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | 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 | Lost Maples State Natural Area |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Fall color at Lost Maples draws crowds in November. 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 State Highway 16 and FM 187 to Utopia.