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Guadalupe River Fishing Regulations 2026
Guadalupe River fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 45 current rules from TPWD. Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass.
Rules (45)
TPWD regulates 45 rules across 3 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
All Species
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Max size
- 16"
Daily bag limit for all species of black bass is 5 bass in any combination only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Bellwood
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Bois D’arc Lake
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Kurth
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Mill Creek Lake
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Moss
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Nacogdoches
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Naconiche
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Purtis Creek Sp Lake*
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Raven
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To Sabine Pass)
- Min size
- 12"
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.
Welsh
- Min size
- 18"
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"
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.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
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.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
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.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against TPWD on 2026-05-08. 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. Last verified .