However, both rainbow trout and brown trout have both established breeding patterns and are naturally reproducing throughout the year. Stocked trout are added by Trout Unlimited and the State of Texas every fall. Surprisingly, large trout can be found here with fish up to 24″. Rainbow trout are the main species, but brown trout are present as well. A cold-water tail race, Canyon Dam, provides eight miles of trout fishing and is hands down one of the states best trout streams. Texas isn’t often thought of as a trout fishing state. The Guadalupe River is America’s Southern most trout stream.

Guadalupe bass, (the State Fish of Texas) as well as perch and Rio Grande Cichlids, are native to the Texas Hill Country and can be found in a small spring creek like settings as well as larger rivers. The Guadalupe River, San Marcos River, Comal River, and Llano River all offer abundant angling choices for large and small mouth bass. The Texas Hill Country offers quite a few opportunities, and is the top freshwater fly fishing destination in the state. Texas makes the list for it’s astounding array of species diversity, easy access to rivers, and the ability to get off the beaten path and find some amazing water. Fishing Texas is a lot like fishing five different states all in one. The Lonestar state is easily one of the top fly fishing destinations based on size alone.

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