ITO Texas Fishing Report
January 15th, 2026 Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Imagine That Outfitters Tip of the Week: Our Winter season in Texas has been solid! The Guadalupe river has produced some great days of fishing over the past couple of months with a combination of Trout, Bass and other species being caught on our trips.
Best Time to Fish: Throughout the day
Best Stretch: Any
Best Access: Any
DEVILS RIVER:
Flow Rate:
Bakers Crossing (26.4 CFS)
Pafford Crossing ( 105 CFS)
Water Clarity: Excellent- slightly off color in certain sections
Water Temp: mid 60s- low 70s
5 Day Outlook: Colder weather coming up over the next week. Flow rates have dropped slightly on the upper stretch of the river, and are holding steady on the lower end.
SAN MARCOS RIVER:
Flow Rate:
Martindale (79.2 CFS)
Water Clarity: Good / slightly stained
Water Temp: mid 60s- low 70s
5 Day Outlook: Flow rates are holding steady for the winter season. Fishing has been solid on warmer days.
LLANO RIVER:
Flow Rate:
Junction (44.1 CFS)
Mason (74.2 CFS)
Water Clarity: Good
Water Temp: mid 60s- low 70s
5 Day Outlook: Flow rates are holding steady for the winter season. Fishing has been solid on warmer days.
UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER:
Flow Rate:
Kerrville (30.5 CFS)
Bergheim (37 CFS)
Spring Branch (32.6 CFS)
Water Clarity: good/ slightly off color
Water Temp: High 60s- Low 70s
5 Day Outlook: Water has dropped since the fall. Wade fishing is a great option to get away from the crowds on the tailwater section. Fishing has been good on warmer days.
GUADALUPE RIVER BELOW CANYON LAKE DAM (TAILWATER SECTION):
Flow Rate: Below Canyon Lake Dam (59.6 CFS)
Water Clarity: Good
Water Temp: Mid 50s to low 60s
5 Day Outlook: Flow rate has stayed consistent this winter on the lower Guadalupe. Fishing has been excellent for Trout and will continue to fish well throughout February. Colder weather in the upcoming week should have the fish feeling good and feeding happily.
We are booking our Spring Devils river and Summer Wyoming seasons. Contact us to get on the books!
David with a trophy Smallmouth bass on the Guadalupe river!
