Local Angler

It may be a "best-kept secret," but central Texas has some of the best spots for fly-fishing in America. With Texas native and fly-fishing expert Aaron Reed as your guide, enjoy dozens of wades and paddles, all within easy reach of Austin. Discover secluded spring creeks braced by soaring limestone cliffs. Wade in broad pools dotted with lily pads and stands of water willow. Fish in neighborhood ponds and float deep, slow rivers. Easy-to-follow narrative, detailed maps, and gorgeous color photographs make it easy to "Go fishing now!" even if you have only a few hours to spare. There's something for every angler in central Texas. Visit the nation's southernmost trout fishery in the Canyon Lake tail waters. Find seven species in a single day, including the native Guadalupe bass and the Rio Grande cichlid. Fly Fishing Austin and Central Texas is your passport to the challenges and rewards of angling in this unique and beautiful region.

Bayou City: An Angler's Paradise The fourth-largest city in the U.S. has a secret hiding in plain sight: All that water means it's a fabulous place for fly fishing. Travel no further than to the city's "concrete flats" to stalk carp with Houston's iconic skyline as a backdrop. Just outside the metro area, wade in the secluded spring-fed waters of the Pineywoods to find spotted bass, largemouth bass, and a variety of panfish. Launch a canoe or kayak in nearby lakes and backwaters to search for gar and bowfin. Add some adventure with a trip to Village Creek, a fascinating biozone where bass and catfish thrive along with four varieties of carnivorous plants and 35 species of orchids. With Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas as your guide, discover the rewards for anglers this unique region offers, from inside the city limits to the countryside beyond. • 38 detailed on-the-water descriptions of "wades" located on 12 unique streams and waterways • Descriptions of access points for paddles in local lakes • Suggestions for creating personalized fly boxes for southeastern Texas • More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available • QR codes supplying GPS coordinates for optimal parking for each wade location • Recommendations for the best gear to get started fly fishing • Angler-friendly breweries and fly shops • Local history, info, and events • Insider tips for sneaking up on fish • An overview of current water use regulations in the Houston area and how anglers can help keep streams, creeks, bayous, and even ditches available to fly fishing enthusiasts.