Leased Access Areas Open for Guadalupe Bass Anglers

Anglers targeting prized Guadalupe bass now have greater access to prime fishing along three Central Texas rivers, thanks to temporary leased access agreements between private landowners and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

The leased access sites are located on the lower Colorado, Llano and San Marcos rivers and were made possible with funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. These rivers are known for their excellent Guadalupe bass fishing and, in particular, the lower Colorado between Austin and LaGrange is considered by many to be the pre-eminent trophy fishery for this species. The world record Guadalupe bass (3.71 pounds) was caught here in March 2014. TPWD currently has three leased access sites and two Paddling Trails in this stretch.

The leases provide anglers with access between 30 minutes before daylight and 30 minutes after dusk. Anglers will be able to use the properties for bank fishing and to launch nonmotorized watercraft such as rafts, kayaks and canoes for the purpose of fishing.

For additional information and directions to these leased fishing access areas and others throughout the state, including site specific restrictions, visit http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/rivers/.

Additional public access sites on the lower Colorado River can be found here:http://www.lcra.org/parks/Documents/2013-05-15-River-Users-Guide.pdf

Information on TPWD Paddling Trails can be found here:http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/