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ReelFly is a locally owned fly shop, guide service, and outdoor apparel company rooted in the Texas Hill Country. Our life-long passion for the outdoors and fly fishing propels us to provide knowledge on fishing local waters and provide the latest equipment and apparel the industry has to offer. Located just minutes away from the Guadalupe River, we are THE source for all of your fly fishing needs.

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water conditions + fishing report

09/05/26

New water conditions on the Guadalupe River.

fishing reportS

UPDATE: 09/05/26

The Texas Hill Country is still in summer mode, but the fishing is beginning to show signs of the seasonal transition. With warm air temperatures and relatively steady river flows, the key right now is getting on the water early, taking advantage of low-light periods, and adjusting your approach as the day warms.

San Marcos River: The San Marcos remains one of our favorite rivers for chasing Guadalupe Bass on the fly! The river is running at a manageable level, with recent readings around 108CFS, making for a good wade-fishing and floating conditions in the appropriate sections. Early mornings have been the best window, when the bass are more willing to move into shallow water and chase down a fly. The bass are holding in rock piles and ledges, deeper pockets below riffles, and shaded banks. Don’t be afraid of overhanging vegetation where the current funnels food to waiting fish. Small to medium baitfish and crawfish patterns are effective right now. Top water flies produce aggressive eats early morning, while streamers and subsurface patterns become increasingly important as the sun gets higher. Recommended flies: Near-nuff crayfish (olive/orange), Ball peen crawl, Bennett’s Lunch Money, Wiggle Minnow, Deer Hair Divers.

Guadalupe River: Right now the flows are around 151CFS, River temperatures are slightly below safe. we recommend early mornings strong leader and tippet to pull them in fast and leave them in the water. Trout season is almost here. Upper Guadalupe river is still flowing take full advantage now before it slows down. The Guadalupe Bass have been active in the upper area coming in to canyon lake. Very similar patterns as the San Marcos River, but favoring the smaller files.

The New Braunfels Fly Fishing Club will be hosting their annual Holdover Tournament - Nov. 7th 2026. Register here https://www.newbraunfelsflyfishers.com/ for a good timeout and a chance to win so really cool prizes.

With everything on it way its time to check your gear, upgrade your fly line or rod before the season hits. We have awesome rod combo deals going on in the shop, and be on the look out for our winter trout clinic. Our bass trips have been outstanding lately, and now the time to get out there. Check out our Facebook for photos and more info on fly tying nights. Shoot the shop a call for info and gear. We are still on our summer hours (830) 964-4823.