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Amistad Reservoir

Lake fishing  Texas · 06:27 - 18:55

Amistad Reservoir is a lake set in Texas. The main target species are Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
103°
Sun
76%
99°
Mon
76%
96°
Tue
76%
96°
Wed
80%
96°
Best day
Thu
75%
96°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
82°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.84 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Day 07:42–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 11:57–13:57 Major period 23:57–01:57 Minor period 06:07–07:37 Minor period 18:18–19:48

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
82°
07:00
82°
08:00
85°
09:00
88°
10:00
92°
11:00
95°
12:00
99°
13:00
102°
14:00
103°
15:00
103°
16:00
102°
17:00
102°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
49%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
30%
Bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
21%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
18%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
17%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Amistad Reservoir straddles the Rio Grande on the Texas-Mexico border near Del Rio, a huge, clear-water lake built across flooded limestone canyons. It has built a national reputation as a world-class largemouth bass fishery, with striped bass and catfish adding to the draw in open water. Because it sits on an international border, rules differ between the US and Mexican sides, so check which water you are fishing. A Texas fishing license is required on the US side.

The usual catches here are Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Amistad Reservoir is a reservoir on the Rio Grande at its confluence with the Devils River 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Del Rio, Texas. The lake is bounded by Val Verde County on the United States side of the international border and by the state of Coahuila on the Mexican side of the border; the American shoreline forms the Amistad National Recreation Area. The reservoir was formed in 1969 by the construction of Amistad Dam. The dam and lake are managed jointly by the governments of the United States and Mexico through the International Boundary and Water Commission. The name of the dam and lake is the Spanish word for "friendship". The reservoir is also known as Lake Amistad.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Amistad Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Amistad Reservoir?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Amistad Reservoir?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Amistad Reservoir right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 58%.