Information
provided by the Texas Department of Wildlife
Largemouth
bass are the most popular and most abundant
sportfish in the reservoir. White bass and
striped bass also provide an excellent
fishery. Striped bass provide excellent
angling because of their growth potential and
strong fighting characteristics. An
annual TPWD stocking program maintains the
fishery because striped bass do not
successfully reproduce in this reservoir.
Crappie
fishing is generally poor, although
occasionally good catches can be made,
especially along standing timber in the river. Angling
for redbreast sunfish can provide an excellent
fishing experience for the family. Channel,
blue, and flathead catfish are
present in good numbers. Smallmouth bass are
also present in small numbers.
Smallmouth bass tend to prefer rocky habitat
found in main lake areas.
FISHING
COVER/STRUCTURE
Canyon Lake is dominated by steep rocky banks,
isolated flooded timber, and clear water
typical of a highland reservoir. The
water becomes stained as one moves up the
reservoir and into the river. In most of
the lake rock ledges, rock piles, steep
drop-offs, flooded timber, and a few marinas
provide cover for game fish. The river
portion of the reservoir is dominated by
flooded timber, rock ledges, and laydowns. When
the water level is high, largemouth bass
anglers should concentrate on the flooded
terrestrial vegetation.
Location:
On the Guadalupe River, 16 miles Northwest of
New Braunfels in Comal County
because striped bass do not
successfully reproduce in this reservoir.
Crappie
fishing is generally poor, although
occasionally good catches can be made,
especially along standing timber in the river. Angling
for redbreast sunfish can provide an excellent
fishing experience for the family. Channel,
blue, and flathead catfish are
present in good numbers. Smallmouth bass are
also present in small numbers.
Smallmouth bass tend to prefer rocky habitat
found in main lake areas.