Fly Fishing Guidance and Instruction in the Texas Hill Country

Since 2002, the Castell Guide Service has been offering fly fishing trips for trout and bass in the Texas Hill Country.  With numerous rivers, small lakes and ponds throughout the area, the Texas Hill Country offers year-round fly fishing opportunities.

New and Noteworthy:

Llano River Access

Early Season Bass Fishing

Guadalupe River Access

Guadalupe River Hatch Chart and Suggested Flies

The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is the southern most trout fishery in the United States and is best fished from December through March.  The Trophy Tout Zone on the Guadalupe River is the only river segment in Texas with special regulations for trout (one trout over 18” per day) and, with the benefit of the cool waters released from Canyon Dam, sustains a year-round trout population.  In addition to the hold over trout, the Guadalupe also benefits from annual stockings of rainbow trout by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Guadalupe River Chapter of Trout Unlimited.  The Guadalupe River is most successfully fished with nymphs, but we do have success with soft hackles, streamers and selected dry fly fishing, especially during our trico hatches in February and March.

The warm-water fly fishing opportunities in the Hill Country are numerous and best fished in from March through June and again from late September through November. Warm water rivers fished by Castell Guide Service include the Llano, San Marcos and Colorado Rivers.  In addition to our primary focus on bass (Guadalupe, Largemouth and Spotted), we also target other warm water species such as sunfish, catfish, carp and Rio Grande Cichlids.  There are numerous opportunities to sight fish on all of our Hill Country Rivers and with the diverse types of native fish, the chance for a Hill Country Slam (bass, sunfish, catfish and Rio) on fly makes for dynamic fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

The Fishing Reports and Flies page provides you with the most current information about fly fishing in the Texas Hill Country as well as what flies are working.  You can also see historical reports or get tips about fishing in the Texas Hill Country.

Thinking about putting a group or corporate outing together? Not sure what you are looking for?  CGS can help you in planning the perfect trip for your family, friends or clients.  Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more about fly fishing in the Texas Hill Country.

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