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Guadalupe River Fishing Regulations 2026
Guadalupe River fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass. 35 current rules across 3 species from TPWD.
Rules (35)
TPWD regulates 35 rules across 3 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Southeast Texas (Includes Public Waters Bordering Adjacent Counties)
- Min size
- 12"
TimpsonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Walter E. LongOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Wheeler BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Rainbow Trout
Guadalupe River From The Easternmost Hwy. 306 Bridge Crossing Downstream To The Second Bridge Crossing River Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Guadalupe River In Comal County Starting 800 Yards Downstream From The Canyon Dam Release And Extending Downstream To The Second Bridge Crossing On River RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
rainbow and brown trout may not be retained when taken by any method except artificial lures. artificial lures cannot contain or have attached either whole or portions, living or dead, of organisms such as fish, crayfish, insects (grubs, larvae or adults) or worms, any other animal or vegetable material, or synthetic scented materials. This does not prohibit the use of artificial lures that contain components of hair or feathers.
Guadalupe River 800 Yards Downstream From The Canyon Dam Release And Extending Downstream To The Easternmost Hwy. 306 Bridge CrossingOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only 1 trout 18 inches or greater in length may be retained.
Brown Trout
Guadalupe River From The Easternmost Hwy. 306 Bridge Crossing Downstream To The Second Bridge Crossing River Road
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Guadalupe River In Comal County Starting 800 Yards Downstream From The Canyon Dam Release And Extending Downstream To The Second Bridge Crossing On River RoadCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Artificial Only
rainbow and brown trout may not be retained when taken by any method except artificial lures. artificial lures cannot contain or have attached either whole or portions, living or dead, of organisms such as fish, crayfish, insects (grubs, larvae or adults) or worms, any other animal or vegetable material, or synthetic scented materials. This does not prohibit the use of artificial lures that contain components of hair or feathers.
Guadalupe River 800 Yards Downstream From The Canyon Dam Release And Extending Downstream To The Easternmost Hwy. 306 Bridge CrossingOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 12"
- Slot max
- 18"
- Gear
- Artificial Only
Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only 1 trout 18 inches or greater in length may be retained.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Guadalupe River?
TPWD regulates fishing on Guadalupe River.
What species can I target on Guadalupe River?
Guadalupe River is best known for rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize TPWD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.