Rainbow Trout fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

Spring rainbow trout on Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater) hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 5.6) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

Spring largemouth bass on Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater) hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 3.4) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for fall largemouth bass. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.

Bluegill fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

In spring, bluegill run shallow here, mostly 1 to 6 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish settle into 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Tailout eddy (mile 0.6), a eddy pocket in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

Channel Catfish fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

Spring channel catfish on Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater) hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 3.4) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for summer channel catfish. Best bite is after dark and the evening.

Common Carp fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

Start shallow in spring: common carp sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Tailout eddy (mile 0.6): a eddy pocket around 4 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.

Brown Trout fishing at Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)

In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 5.6) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Best bite is after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.

How deep is Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)?

Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater) is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)?

Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rainbow trout, common carp, brown trout on Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater).

Where is the best fishing spot on Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)?

Current seam (mile 5.6) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Guadalupe River (Canyon Tailwater)?

For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.