Fishing Conditions

The White Bass are running in large numbers in the upper Guadalupe and the flows in the lower Guad are excellent! Now is the time to get the lines wet and get into the boat. On the lower Guad, flows are the highest they've been in years, allowing us more opportunities to fish bigger water and float with ease. Patterns that have been working well are Egg paterns, San Juan worms, large olive and rust Wooly Buggers and we've also started seeing some good hatches of PMD's and March Browns. Since the flows are rolling around 800cfs, fish are not holding in the pools they've been in and instead, moving around the river from what was un-fishable two weeks ago to what is now three feet deep. In the past years we've only had certain areas (deeper holes) that held fish and those spots were hit by fisherman on a constant basis, causing fish to become line shy and making fishing those holes a 'take-a-number' scenario- Well not anymore. Now the entire lower section of the Guadalupe is fishable with excellent flows, making fishing conditions similiar to the rivers up north.

On the upper Guadalupe the flows are equally great and the fishing is getting better by the day! Large numbers of female White Bass are being caught, as well as Stripers and Largemouth Bass. The flows are allowing us to move drift boats at the perfect rate and we're also able to wade fish from the sand bars making conditions ideal for a White Bass fishing adventure.

Bottom line, now is the time to come! We're offering the best fishing packages around for you, at unbeatable prices and sure to kick off your summer with a bang! Spend the first day fishing the lower Guadalupe for excellent Rainbow Trout. Retreat back to our B&B, The Creel, take a dip in the hot tub, relax beside an open fire pit, watch some fishing television in your cabin while the fireplace warms you up, or take in the day with a glass of wine. The next day it's back in the boat on the upper Guadalupe river for all day line stretching White bass action and beautiful scenery. The entire package is a steal at $625.00 and the experience and memories will stay with you forever. Book your spot today, March is almost full and April is right around the corner.

Life is short......get out and have yourself a ReelFly Fishing Adventure with us today!

Fly Fish Texas

Anglers from novice to expert will gather at TFFC to celebrate the sport of fly-fishing. Learn the basics of fly-tying and casting, then fish for rainbow trout in our on-site ponds and streams. Attend seminars and demonstrations led by fly-fishing professionals. Visit with vendors of fly-fishing services and equipment.

Fly-fishing clubs from across Texas will be on hand to help anyone who wants to learn or improve existing skills. Equipment will be provided for casting classes, but participants are welcome to bring their own gear.

For more info check out TPWD

White Bass Season

It's that time of year to hit the river for the white bass, a.k.a "sand bass". There have been reports of anglers catching fish up at Rebecca creek, reports have been male white bass, but since the males will generally run a month of females it means it's time to get going. The white bass will generally spawn in 2-8 feet of water, over gravel beds. Females can lay up to 900,000 eggs and they will generally hatch with three days. TPWD requires the fish be at least 10inches in length and daily bag limit is 25 fish. During their first year white bass will generally grow up to around 1/2 pound, around 8-10inches. The current state record was caught in 1977 and weighed 5lbs and 9 ounces and measured 20.75 inches in length.

For fishing white bass anything typically white and shiny. My favorite pattern is the chartruese and white clouser minnow with either lead or bead chain eyes. I find this fly to be the most productive and the clouser is very easy to tie and is very durable. We offer a premium float trip to target these fish above Canyon Lake. The trip cost $300 (1or2ppl) and includes lunch, and all lonaer equipment. This trip is a fun filled day with constant action and great country scenery. Call today to book your reservations, the season only last untill around April.