The Lower Guadalupe River (below Canyon Dam)

Excursions on the tail-race below Canyon Dam are available for half day or full day excursions October through the end of May. Half day excursions are available year round. This excursion consist of floating and wading and are custom designed for the seasoned angler or a beginner (see packages below). There is a maximum of two anglers per trip.

The typical fish (Rainbow and Brown Trout) range from six to eighteen inches. Larger are less common but a distinct possibility, since the addition of a 9 mile trophy trout section which limits anglers to 1 trout over 18" per day on fly or artificial, only.

Summer months include fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Guadalupe Bass, Black Bass and other fresh water species.

The best rods to fish the Guadalupe River with are 4,5 or 6 weight rods 7'-8 1/2'in length. Chest waders, and felt soled wading boots are recommended on the slick and uneven river bottoms. A light rain jacket will come in handy no matter what the forecast (Texas weather can change in a couple of hours). Subdued colored clothing should be worn to prevent spooking the fish. Greens and browns are the best colors to wear. Extra clothing in the event of an unexpected dip in the river. A pair of polarized sunglasses are recommended to cut the glare on the water which, improves the chances of catching fish. We provide flies and guide boat, and/or canoes and kayaks for all trips. Drinks and lunch, for full day trips. We do not provide waders.

This excursion requires a Texas Fishing License and fresh water stamp.

See excursion packages description below:

Warm Water Fishing

May Thu November trips include fishing for Pan Fish, Large-mouth Bass, Small mouth Bass, White Bass etc. on other rivers and streams in the Texas Hill Country.

The Devils River is a spring fed, crystal clear river located in West Texas. There is nothing easy about this trip but the fishing is world class. It is not unusual to catch small-mouth in the 4-5 pound range. You will site cast to most fish. This trip is a little more costly than other excursions because of the location and expense of takeout and shuttle. Please call for details.

The San Marcos is smaller river but one of the most scenic rivers in Texas. Our Float begins at Spencers Canoes in Martindale and concludes in the town of Staples about 4 miles down stream. The water is generally crystal clear and requires site casting, accuracy and a good presentation.

The Colorado is one of the larger rivers in Texas. The excursion starts at Little Weberville Park and concludes at Big Weberville Park about 4 miles downstream. This is a great river in the fall months for big bass and catfish on the fly.

The Blanco river is a medium size river which is a tributary of the San Marcos River. The water is gin clear and is know as one of the premier small mouth fisheries. Excursions are in the Kyle area.

The Llano River is also gin clear water and requires a good presentation and accuracy. Excursion start just west of Mason, at the James River Crossing and concludes at the Homer Martin Ranch about 5 miles downstream.

Equipment should include rods, a minimum of 6 or 7 weight. Waders are not needed in the warm water streams and rivers. Subdued colored clothing should be worn to prevent spooking the fish. Greens and browns are the best colors to wear. Extra clothing in the event of an unexpected dip in the river. A pair of polarized sunglasses are recommended to cut the glare on the water which, improves the chances of catching fish. We provide flies and guide boat, and/or canoes and kayaks for all trips. Drinks and lunch, for full day trips. We do not provide waders.

First Timer / Beginner Packages:

This package is designed to give the beginning angler the basics in Fly Fishing. The package includes instruction in Casting, Equipment Category  & Characteristics, Fly Fishing Techniques, Reading the Stream, Fish Habitat and a few basic Knots.

Casting instructions include the basics of fly casting.  How to open and close your loop for different rigs, managing the line, casting to your target. We will also provide you with the names of other casting instructors in your area for advanced lessons in the future.

Equipment Category  & Characteristics  We will cover the different types of equipment used for Warm Water, Cold Water and Salt Water.  Line Weight, Different Rod Classes, Line Types, Reels, and Basic Tools. 

Fly Fishing Techniques We will cover the most effective techniques for the Texas Hill Country. Nymphing, Dry Fly, Streamers, Rigging, Line Management, Dead Drifting etc.

Fish Habitat and Reading the Stream  This instruction includes, finding the most productive areas in the stream or river where fish will be feeding.  Finding the seam, eddies, slack water and under water cover and how fish use them for feeding purposes.

Basic Knots in Fly Fishing   This instruction includes tying on the fly, adding a dropper, adding tippet and changing the leader.

Part of the casting instruction will be on the bank, but we will cast off in a boat specifically designed for fly fishing, to complete the instruction and try to net that first fish. We will also provide you with a photo of your first fish.  All of this instruction and photo is included in the price of the excursion. We recommend a half day for the first timer.

Rates for excursions are listed on the "Rates" page. 

Intermediate to Expert 

This package is custom designed to meet your specific needs.  Whether you need instruction on techniques that work on the rivers and streams of the Texas Hill Country or are an expert angler who just needs us to put them on the fish. We have an excursion for you.

We will still provide equipment / flies for the angler who is on a business trip or attending a convention in one of our surrounding cities or you can use your own and we will provide the flies, tippet, snacks and drinks. 

We provide all flies, snacks, drinks and lunch for full day excursions.

What ever your needs are we will provide you a great day of fishing, enjoying the Texas wildlife, a little local history, and spending a day on the water with one of Texas very best fly fishing guides.

We drift the rivers with boats specifically designed for fly fishing.  Our boats have solid casting platforms, front & back, for anglers to cast standing up.  We have a 15' low profile, Clackacraft Driftboat and 14' Aire Raft outfitted with state of the art casting platforms and braces.

For pricing see "Rates" page.

What to Bring:

The best rods to fish the rivers and streams of the Texas Hill Country are 4, 5 or 6 weight rods 7'-9'in length. Chest waders, and felt soled wading boots are recommended on the slick and uneven river bottoms. A light rain jacket will come in handy no matter what the forecast (Texas weather can change in a couple of hours). Subdued colored clothing should be worn to prevent spooking the fish. Greens and browns are the best colors to wear. Extra clothing in the event of an unexpected dip in the river. A pair of polarized sunglasses are recommended to cut the glare on the water which, improves the chances of catching fish.

We provide flies and boat (Driftboat, and/or canoes and kayaks for all trips). Drinks and lunch, are included for full day trips. We can provide rods and reels if needed.
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