The Colorado River below Austin is a bass fisherman’s paradise, with healthy populations of Largemouth, Smallmouth and Guadalupe Bass. Bass in this river are larger than average compared to the rest of the hill country, and it is not uncommon to spot fish in the 5-8 pound range. Casting large poppers to structure lined banks can often be very rewarding. Aside from the occasional canoeist, recreational traffic on the Colorado is virtually nonexistent.
I prefer to fish a 6 weight rod that can handle large, wind-resistant flies for the Colorado. There is limited public access along this stretch, so the best way to fish the Colorado is via float trip. The Colorado fishes best from the Spring through the Fall.
Colorado River Flow — Fishing Report — Photo Gallery
Fishes of the Texas Hill Country — Bass Identification Guide
