34 public waters in the Hill Country region — 5 lakes/reservoirs and 29 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Texas licence.
See every public fishing venue in Texas on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Buchanan's 21,983 acres of Hill Country water are home to a distinctive striped bass and white bass fishery, with both species offering seasonal peaks and strong populations. Largemouth and Guadalupe bass provide year-round warmwater opportunities, while blue catfish, channel catfish and flathead catfish support serious night and drift fisheries. Common carp are present and run large in Texas's fertile water — an under-fished bonus target.
Nestled in the Hill Country between Burnet and Llano counties, Lake LBJ spans 5,941 acres of scenic Texas Highland water. Largemouth bass and white bass provide the primary fishery, with white crappie and channel catfish adding seasonal appeal. Large common carp cruise this productive lake—an underutilized prize for anglers seeking heavyweight fish.
Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, a 2,638-acre Hill Country jewel in Llano County, stands apart for its exceptional Guadalupe bass population and clear-water smallmouth bass fishery. Largemouth bass, white bass, and three species of catfish (blue, channel, and flathead) ensure year-round variety, while white crappie provides consistent springtime action. This scenic limestone-country lake balances trophy potential with accessible everyday angling opportunities.
Llano City Lake (114 acres) sits in Llano County, Texas, managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Public lakes and reservoirs in this part of the country typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel, blue and flathead catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill and other sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Llano County, Texas — Llano Park Lake is a 77-acre lake, managed by City Land: A Hill Country lake — largemouth and the native Guadalupe Bass, white and Striped Bass on the main lake, channel and Blue Catfish, and Rio Grande Cichlid (‘Rio Grande Perch’) around the rock.
Llano River runs 187 km through Llano, Mason and Kimble Counties, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Johnson Creek is a 19 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In San Saba and Llano Counties, Texas, Cherokee Creek is a 68 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Little Llano River (26 km) flows through Llano and San Saba Counties, Texas. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Miller Creek runs 43 km through Llano County, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Pecan Creek runs 31 km through Llano and San Saba Counties, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Marschall Creek (7 km) flows through Gillespie, Mason and Llano Counties, Texas. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Willow Creek (15 km) flows through Llano County, Texas. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Cold Creek runs 6 km through Llano and San Saba Counties, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Llano County, Texas — Wrights Creek is a 24 km stream: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Oatman Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Llano and San Saba Counties, Texas — Fall Creek is a 27 km stream: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano and San Saba Counties, Texas, Field Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano and Mason Counties, Texas, Lang Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Sand Spring Creek is a 1 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano, Gillespie and Mason Counties, Texas, Cherry Spring Creek is a 20 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Blanco and Llano Counties, Texas, White Creek is a 24 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Llano and Gillespie Counties, Texas — Walnut Spring Creek is a 12 km stream: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Flag Creek is a 19 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
North Willow Creek runs 10 km through Llano County, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Gillespie and Llano Counties, Texas — Coal Creek is a 23 km stream: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Bailey Branch is a 0 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
San Fernando Creek (36 km) flows through Llano and Mason Counties, Texas. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Byrnes Creek runs 16 km through Llano County, Texas: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Gillespie and Llano Counties, Texas, Sandy Creek is a 70 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Reed Creek (10 km) flows through Llano County, Texas. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Llano County, Texas — Baumann Branch is a 10 km stream: A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Board Branch is a 0 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
In Llano County, Texas, Bennett Creek is a 13 km river or creek. A Texas river — largemouth, Guadalupe and Spotted Bass in the current, Panfish and Rio Grande Cichlid around the structure, channel and Flathead Catfish in the holes, and Gar on the flats.
Across its mapped waters, Llano County holds 17 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Guadalupe Bass, Flathead Catfish, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Redbreast Sunfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Texas map Join PiscaMapsOne Texas fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. TPWD agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorstexas.com.