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Stocking schedule

Guadalupe River (Below Canyon Dam) stocking schedule 2026.

Off SeasonRiverComal County

The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is the southernmost trout fishery in the country — TPWD stocks rainbows November through March; the river runs too warm for trout survival in summer.

Official source

For the actual Guadalupe River (Below Canyon Dam) stocking dates and volumes this week, view Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's official stocking report.

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Guadalupe River (Below Canyon Dam) stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyDelayed Harvest
    JanJan — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings November through March only
    RegulationSpecial trout regulations during stocking season; verify TPWD for current rules.
    Access points
    • Canyon Dam Tailrace
    • Sattler
    • Gruene

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: New Braunfels, TX

Substantial public access through New Braunfels park system.

parkingstream accessdrift boat access
USGS gauge 08167800 — live water data →

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