The Guadalupe River chapter of Trout Unlimited is the largest chapter in the nation. The section of the Guadalupe River is managed as a trophy trout fishery. The quality of the fishing in this section of the Guadalupe River improves every year. The Guadalupe River is stocked each winter by Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as Trout Unlimited. The average Guadalupe trout will be in the 12″ to 14″ range. Fish over 20″ are not uncommon and many each year are in the 5lb to 8lb range.

There are a few special regulations in effect from the second bridge crossing on River Road upstream to the easternmost bridge crossing on FM Road 306. In this area, there is an 18” minimum size limit, a one trout daily bag, and the restriction that only trout caught on artificial lures may be harvested. Anglers may fish with all other legal means and methods, and may harvest all fish except trout.

The Guadalupe River is a tailwater. Bottom-released water from Canyon Lake keeps water temperatures cool enough for fish to survive hot Texas summers. Although there is the potential of catching holdover rainbow and brown trout year-round, most of the guides only target trout in the winter months to not stress the trout out during warm months. 

The Guadalupe River streambed below Canyon Lake is publicly owned, but the river banks are all private property. Because public access is limited, the best way to fish the Guadalupe River is to float the river, which is lined with beautiful Bald Cypress trees. All of our Guadalupe River floats are done in comfortable, stable rafts with room for two fishermen and one guide. Full-day and half-day floats are available. Early morning half-day float trips are the best option during the warmer months due to recreational traffic. The Guadalupe River dates fill up fast during the winter months so book your date well in advance.