08-16-2003, 04:01 PM
You'll have to be more specific than just asking "...about the Guadalupe River". My report(s) are directed at and relate only to the 'Upper Guadalupe River'. By "upper" I mean fishing approximately an 18 mile stretch of river ABOVE, as well as Canyon Lake proper.
The Guadalupe River BELOW the lake is primarily inhabited by
and stocked with Rainbow trout - which are of no interest to me or my clients. The best trout fishing with the least
amount of aggravation from tourists with other interest such as tubing, is from late Nov. through Mar/Apr. It is shallower (mostly wadeable with a few deeper holes and much colder water allowing the Rainbows to survive year 'round. That is a general overview of what it's like for several miles downstream from the dam-alomost to New Braunfels. In other words, it is not navigable in anything but tubes, kyaks/canoes or inflatable rafts. And no boat ramps.
Yes, there are all the native Texas species; largemouth & Guadalupe bass, catfish, bream, etc., but the majority are not of the size or quality that I target for my clients.
Again, the majortiy of anglers are there to fish for rainbows. Also, most of the property is privately owned (by individuals or Trout Unlimited who require (expensive membership). All of this makes it difficult to find access.
Hope that gives you the information you are looking for. If not, contact Sylvan DeJardo at Fisherman's Corner, (210) 213-2534 (www.canyonlakefishing.com)
JF
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The Guadalupe River BELOW the lake is primarily inhabited by
and stocked with Rainbow trout - which are of no interest to me or my clients. The best trout fishing with the least
amount of aggravation from tourists with other interest such as tubing, is from late Nov. through Mar/Apr. It is shallower (mostly wadeable with a few deeper holes and much colder water allowing the Rainbows to survive year 'round. That is a general overview of what it's like for several miles downstream from the dam-alomost to New Braunfels. In other words, it is not navigable in anything but tubes, kyaks/canoes or inflatable rafts. And no boat ramps.
Yes, there are all the native Texas species; largemouth & Guadalupe bass, catfish, bream, etc., but the majority are not of the size or quality that I target for my clients.
Again, the majortiy of anglers are there to fish for rainbows. Also, most of the property is privately owned (by individuals or Trout Unlimited who require (expensive membership). All of this makes it difficult to find access.
Hope that gives you the information you are looking for. If not, contact Sylvan DeJardo at Fisherman's Corner, (210) 213-2534 (www.canyonlakefishing.com)
JF
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