Trout Stocking, and special rules exist for the Guadalupe River

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Winter Rainbow Trout Stocking Update

Rainbow Trout Stocking Starts Today!

two women fishing and laughing

Today marks the beginning of a Texas winter tradition as we begin stocking thousands of easy-to-catch, tasty rainbow trout in ponds, lakes and rivers across the state.

Any age or skill level can enjoy the thrill of fishing for rainbows. To increase your chances of success, our biologist created a video with 6 tips for catching rainbow trout.

TPWD plans to stock 343,331 rainbow trout in Texas from Nov. 22 through March 1. Because rainbow trout are unable to survive in most areas of Texas after winter, due to the warm water temperatures, anglers are encouraged to keep up to their daily bag limit of 5 trout. Exceptions exist within special trout management zones on the Guadalupe River downstream of Canyon Lake, which often remains cool enough for rainbow trout to survive year-round. So get out there with your friends and family, spend time outdoors, enjoy the crisp air, and catch some feisty, colorful trout!

If you’re new to trout fishing, watch these rainbow trout cleaning and cooking videos for tips on what to do with your catch.

Trout Stocking Schedule

Where to Catch Rainbows

Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes and State Parks

Neighborhood Fishin'

Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes offer families and other new anglers in and around big cities some of the best opportunities to catch rainbow trout. These lakes are frequently stocked during the  season and offer plenty of amenities so anglers of all ages can enjoy a fun and relaxing day fishing and connecting in nature.

Trout will also be stocked at several Texas state parks throughout Texas. Many state parks offer excellent fishing amenities such as fishing piers and shoreline access, cleaning stations, and equipment rentals for tackle and kayaks or canoes. As a bonus, anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish within a Texas state park.

Reserving a day pass in advance of your visit to a Texas state park is highly recommended since parks are operating at limited capacity and many will reach their capacity limit. Day passes can be reserved online or by calling (512) 389-8900.

More Locations

Kids with trout

We will be stocking rainbow trout below several dams and spillways, which often have very cool water and provide excellent conditions for trout fishing.

This year, rainbow trout will be stocked into the Canyon Tailrace on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake, the Brazos River downstream of Possum Kingdom Lake, portions of the Frio and South Llano rivers, and in the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.

Regulations

  • No minimum length limit; daily bag = 5 trout EXCEPT for special limits and rules on the Guadalupe River! See the link below!
  • An angler fishing in a community fishing lake or from a dock, pier or jetty within a Texas state park may use no more than 2 poles.
  • Special limits are in effect on parts of the Guadalupe River.

Fishing Licenses

  • Adults: Buy yours online or at a retailer for as little as $11 for resident, one-day, all-water fishing.
  • Kids: No license is required for anglers under 17 years of age.
  • Visitors of all ages can fish without a license within Texas state parks.

Check the stocking schedule before you go. Dates and locations are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.

No club meeting in November

Hello Folks,

This is a reminder that we will not have a club meeting in November.
Our next club meeting will be Wednesday, December 13th at the Library, 700 E. Commons New Braunfels.  We are having the meeting early in December to not interfere with the Christmas holidays.
Chris Long will be our guest speaker.  Chris recently joined NBFF.  He is a professional guide and FFI certified casting instructor.  His topic will be all about fly lines.
Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving.

2023 Holdover Tournament Results

I do think that this was one of our best tournaments, great turn out, great prizes, and best of all a great time!!!!

2023 HOLDOVER TOURNAMENT

The 25+ participants of the New Braunfels Fly Fisher’s “Holdover Tournament” had a warm, sunny day to exercise their fly fishing craft.  The fish were also receiptive with a number of trout, a multitude of sunfish with a few smallmouth bass thrown in the mix.  The largest trout measured 21 inches.

1st Place in the tournament was won by Chris Long; followed by Joe Selby in 2nd and third place went to Jose Gar (sp?) and 4th went to Bob Carlen who also caught the largest fish.  Everyone in the tournament won a prize.

Many thanks to the guides who provided their boats and time to make the tournament possible.  The guides were Chris Jackson, Action Angler; Dan Cone, Castell Guide Service and president of the New Braunfels Fly Fishers; Judson Cole, Hell ‘N Back Outfitters; Daniel Hughes, Daniel Hughes Fly Fishing and Cody Croix, Lacroix Fly Fishing.

Also, Thanks to all the businesses who generously donated the prizes for the tournament.  Thanks to Brookshire Bros., Canyon Lake; Ace Hardware, Sattler; Horseshoe Grill, Sattler; Living Waters Fly Fishing, Round Rock; Sportsman’s Finest, Bee Cave; Checkered Flag Auto Service, Sattler; Action Angler, River Road; and Black Canyon Anglers, Austin, Colorado.

The day ended at Action Angler with cold beverages and the awarding of prizes.

Join us next year for a great time!!

1st Place Chris Long

4 th Place and Largest Fish – Bob Carlen

 

 

November fly tying meeting Thursday Nov 2nd

Well 2023-2024 trout season is almost upon us.  I hope you’re looking forward to it as much as I am.  We will have our November fly tying meeting this coming Thursday from 6 to 8pm at the Westside Community Center, 2932 South Interstate Hwy Frontage Road in New Braunfels.
We will be tying a favorite trout fly, some say the number one fly, a Pheasant Tail Nymph with a few possible variations. The club will supply the needed materials for tying.  We have several sets of tying tools, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring them. Come join in and tie some for yourself and some for the monthly Fly Raffle held at each monthly club meeting.
Hope to see you there.
Gary and Jeff