19 public waters in the South Texas & Rio Grande region — 6 lakes/reservoirs and 13 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Texas licence.
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Falcon Reservoir's 80,000 acres along the Rio Grande in South Texas offer largemouth bass as the primary target, with white bass and channel catfish providing solid secondary opportunities. The reservoir's unique fishery includes blue catfish and the distinctive alligator gar—a prehistoric-looking inshore species that draws specialized anglers. Common Carp are present and run large in Texas's fertile water—an under-fished bonus target.
At least 166 fish species have been recorded across the Rio Grande system (86 freshwater). In the Big Bend reaches, low-flow periods have shifted fish communities toward gar- and catfish-dominance. The Rio Grande chub and Rio Grande sucker are regional natives of conservation concern.
Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir, a 87-acre lake in Starr 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.
In Starr County, Texas, Cobby Lake is a 42-acre lake, 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.
Mangus Lake (22 acres) sits in Starr 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.
Starr County, Texas — La Casita Lake is a 17-acre lake, 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.
Remadura de Sandia Creek (30 km) flows through Starr and Jim Hogg 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 Starr and Jim Hogg Counties, Texas, Las Escobas Creek is a 23 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.
Jim Hogg and Starr Counties, Texas — Remadura de Charco Largo Creek is a 20 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.
Starr County, Texas — El Chapote Creek is a 18 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.
Del Puerto Creek (15 km) flows through Starr and Zapata 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.
Ramirez Creek runs 11 km through Starr 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.
Arroyo la Minita runs 28 km through Starr County, Texas: 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.
Starr County, Texas — Olmitos Creek is a 28 km stream: 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.
Starr County, Texas — Arroyo Grande is a 24 km stream: 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.
Hidalgo and Starr Counties, Texas — La Joya Creek is a 40 km stream: 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.
In Starr County, Texas, Garcias Creek is a 36 km river or creek. 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.
Arroyo Quiote (21 km) flows through Starr County, Texas. 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.
Cañada Honda runs 28 km through Jim Hogg and Starr Counties, Texas: 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.
Across its mapped waters, Starr County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill, Blue Catfish and Black Crappie.
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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.