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guadalupe river

guadalupe river

details

Price: Half Day – $400/boat | 3/4 Day - $500/boat | Full Day – $600/boat
Duration: Half Day – 4 hours | 3/4 Day - 6 hours | Full Day – 8 hours
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Guadalupe Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rio Grande Cichlids, Sunfish, Carp
Seasonality: October - May
Location: Canyon Lake, TX

description

The Guadalupe River watershed begins in Kerr County and eventually drains into San Antonio Bay on the Texas Gulf Coast. Along this course, the river is dammed up at Canyon Lake. The section of the Guadalupe River between the lake toward the US 281 Highway Bridge is fished year around but is primarily known for the spring White Bass and Striper run out of the Lake. The upper run of the Guadalupe River holds good populations of Guadalupe Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rio Grande Cichlids, Pan fish, and multiple species of Carp.

Below the Canyon Lake Dam is where the tail race of the Guadalupe River is formed, and where our guided fly fishing float trips take place. Being named as one of the top 100 trout streams in the United States, as well as being the southernmost trout fishery in the United States has brought much deserved attention to our fishery. Though the main attraction is our trout season which runs from October until May, the Guadalupe River offers excellent Bass angling opportunities as well with its diversity in species. Rainbow and Brown Trout are stocked from November through March every year by Texas Parks and Wildife and Trout Unlimited. Because of the bottom release of water out of Canyon Lake, many fish are able to survive year around. Our Guadalupe River fly fishing trips are floated, though there are opportunities for wading, in 14’ AIRE Whitewater Rafts, where you and your fishing companion will be taken down the river with one of our experienced guides. New and seasoned fly fishers alike will have excellent opportunities to hook 20" plus trout on this trip and personal bests are not uncommon! All of this makes fly fishing on the Guadalupe River a very unique and special experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Fly Rods/Reels and fly fishing equipment

  • Waders and boots are INCLUDED with your trip

  • Shuttle service

  • Guides and boats

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

  • Rates are per boat and each boat can hold up to 2 anglers

  • Lunch on full day trips only


WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Gratuities for guides and staff (never expected, always appreciated)

  • Texas fishing license

Deposit
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your trip.

Cancellation Policy: All deposits are refundable up to two weeks before your scheduled date. We will do our best to re-schedule your trip before your deposit is forfeited. Cancellations less then 24 hours of your trip will result in a full trip rate charge.

Weather
All safety concerns due to inclement weather will be called based upon the guides judgment. Once you hop in the boat, a trip has started. Poor weather during the course of the day may happen but as long as it is safe we will continue to have a good time! All trips will meet at the agreed upon time and location. Prior to the start of the trip, the guide will make the call whether to proceed or not. If it is decided bad weather is imminent we will do our best to modify the trip length or reschedule to another date. If neither parties can agree upon another time/date then a full refund will be issued. This policy is in place to ensure we make every attempt to get you on the water. The weather changes by the minute in Texas and even though the forcast the night before the trip may look poor, the next morning conditions may have changed.