Texas Fishing Reports ยท Central Texas Region
The San Saba River is a small, quiet stream with bass and catfish.
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Current flows
Wind forecast
San Saba River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low.
Small streamers in the deeper pools.
Load your fly box
Before you head to San Saba, 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.
San Saba River details
| Access | Public parks in San Saba. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,200 ft |
| Nearest town | San Saba, Texas |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Bass, catfish, 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 | Camp near San Saba |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Small, quiet water. 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 Lampasas, take US-190 west to San Saba.