fishing around Hondo Tex.?
Aug 24, 2019 17:59:38 #
Aug 24, 2019 21:35:18 #
Welcome to the Forum, Toby. This Forum is International, chances are you are the only one from around Hondo, TX.
Aug 24, 2019 23:00:25 #
Aug 24, 2019 23:10:11 #
Shore or boat ? North of you is Medina Lake, in southeast San Antonio are Victor Braunig and Calaveras Lakes; all three are about an hour's drive !
Just northeast of the city is Canyon Lake (1-1/2 hrs.); most Texas lakes have largemouths, white bass, stripers and catfish , and a couple of these lakes have 'smallies'! Guadalupe River Park is upstream of Canyon Lake (1hr. 20 min.); the water is warmer and slow-moving, so there are bass and catfish, but also 'gators to watch for ! Downstream from Canyon Lake dam is the ONLY trout fishery in Texas; supposedly holds some trophy-sized trout, but strictly catch-and-release and probably other restrictions ! Good luck !
Just northeast of the city is Canyon Lake (1-1/2 hrs.); most Texas lakes have largemouths, white bass, stripers and catfish , and a couple of these lakes have 'smallies'! Guadalupe River Park is upstream of Canyon Lake (1hr. 20 min.); the water is warmer and slow-moving, so there are bass and catfish, but also 'gators to watch for ! Downstream from Canyon Lake dam is the ONLY trout fishery in Texas; supposedly holds some trophy-sized trout, but strictly catch-and-release and probably other restrictions ! Good luck !
Aug 24, 2019 23:26:33 #
Almost forgot ! One more lake ! About 1hr.- 40min. south of the city is Choke Canyon Lake; besides bass, catfish and crappies, there are alligator gar, and some of them are quite sizable !
Some in the 6- to 7-ft./ 200 lb. range have been caught there ! There are also BIG gators ! A 14-1/2 ft. 'gator was shot there just over a year ago ! Small boat, canoe or kayak BEWARE !
Some in the 6- to 7-ft./ 200 lb. range have been caught there ! There are also BIG gators ! A 14-1/2 ft. 'gator was shot there just over a year ago ! Small boat, canoe or kayak BEWARE !
Aug 25, 2019 07:46:05 #
Aug 25, 2019 13:26:48 #
FYI: Check your state's Fish & Game Dept. website for regulations and fishing locations. It lists lakes, river fishing and coastal (salt-water) locations ! Also, ALL 70 Texas State Parks have free fishing (no license required) from shore; some allow small boats/canoes/ kayaks, provided the water body is completely within the park ! Hope this helps some; you can also 'Google' any lake you're interested in for further information such as restrictions and/or available fish species for each lake !
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