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Lake Amistad Fishing Report for 2023

July 3, 2022 by Wild Hydro
Lake Amistad Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass in Texas

Lake Amistad on the Rio Grande is a 64,900 acre reservoir that straddles the Texas-Mexico border. It’s also home to some of the most exciting Largemouth Bass fishing that you’ll come across in Texas!

Take a look at our Lake Amistad Fishing Report before you head out for the day to try your luck on the water. We’ve collected the most up to date local fishing reports for Lake Amistad so that you can know where the fish are biting (and where they aren’t!)

I like to fish crankbaits along the steep dropoffs and spinnerbaits when I get there nice and early for the sunrise. And I know many anglers swear by their Carolina rigs one the sun gets up overhead.

Whatever you prefer to throw you’ll find a Bass or Catfish ready to latch onto the end of your line. Check out the latest fishing reports for Lake Amistad below.

Table of Contents

  • Today’s Lake Amistad Fishing Reports
  • Lake Amistad Water Level
  • Lake Amistad Fishing Regulations
    • Bass
    • Striped Bass
    • White Bass
    • Channel & Blue Catfish
    • Bait Fish
    • Texas Fishing License
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Where is Lake Amistad?
    • Are there Boat Ramps at Lake Amistad?
    • Is Lake Amistad Open or Closed?
    • What Kind of Fish are in Lake Amistad?
    • Is Lake Amistad Good for Fishing?
    • How Deep is Lake Amistad?
  • The Last Cast

Today’s Lake Amistad Fishing Reports

All of our Lake Amistad Fishing Reports are written by locals who live in and love the area. If you get some usable information out of their regular reports then please support their businesses the next time you are in the area by buying a few lures or even picking up a guide to learn something new about the best places to fish on the lake.

Remember, without local fishing reports you would have to drive to the lake yourself to figure out if the fish are biting!

  • Texas Parks & Wildlife Lake Amistad Fishing Report
  • Amistad Bass Lake Amistad Fishing Report
  • Angler Guide Amastad Reservoir Fishing Report

Lake Amistad Water Level

The Water Data for Texas organization from the Texas Water Development Board provides current and historical data of the Lake Amistad Water Level.

  • Recent Lake Amistad Water Levels
  • Lake Amistad Water Level Statistics
  • Historical Lake Amistad Water Volumes

Lake Amistad Fishing Regulations

All fishing on the Texas side of Lake Amistad is managed according to the statewide fishing regulations for Texas.

Here are the Lake Amistad Fishing Regulations for the following species:

Bass

Bag Limit: 5x fish of any combination of Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Alabama, Guadeloupe and Spotted Bass

Minimum Length: 14 inches

Striped Bass

Bag Limit: 5x fish

Minimum Length: 18 inches

White Bass

Bag Limit: 25x fish

Minimum Length: 10 inches

Channel & Blue Catfish

Bag Limit: 25x fish in any combination of species, but only 10x can be 20 inches or longer

Minimum Length: 18 inches

Bait Fish

According to the fishing regulations, in Val Verde County the only fish that can be used for bait are:

  • Common carp
  • Fathead minnows
  • Gizzard and threadfin shad
  • Golden shiners
  • Goldfish
  • Mexican tetra
  • Rio Grande cichlid
  • Silversides (Atherinidae family)
  • Sunfish (Lepomis)

Texas Fishing License

If you like the look of the fishing reports and want to head down to Lake Amistad, make sure you have a Texas Fishing License. You can buy one online from the Texas Parks & Wildlife service or you can pick up a fishing license in person at the following Del Rio stores:

Store NamePhone No.Address
Amistad Bait & Tackle(830) 775-08787348 WEST US 90, Del Rio, Texas, 78840
Lechuguilla Liquors(432) 208-0284111 AGAVE ST, Del Rio, Texas, 78840
Exxon Gas Station(830) 775-237211705 HIGHWAY 90 WEST, Del Rio, Texas, 78840
Russell Hardware(830) 765-5659506 E GIBBS ST, Del Rio, Texas, 78840
Walmart(830) 774-60342410 DODSON AVE, Del Rio, Texas, 78840

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lake Amistad?

Lake Amistad is located on the Rio Grande about 12 miles NW of Del Rio in Val Verde County, Texas. From San Antonio head West on US 90 or US 277 to find your way across to the lake.

The reservoir straddles the border of Texas and Mexico. If you are in the area you can pick up a free map of Lake Amistad from the Visitor Information Center who can be contacted on (830) 775-7491.

Access to the reservoir is managed by the National Park Service. You can access Lake Amistad via 11 locations:

  • Diablo East
  • Governors Landing
  • Black Brush Point
  • Spur 454
  • San Pedro
  • 277 South
  • 277 North
  • Rough Canyon
  • Spur 406
  • Box Canyon
  • Pecos River
National Park Service Map of Lake Amistad
Credit: National Park Service

Anglers can collect live bait for Lake Amistad at the Diablo East, Rough Canyon and Box Canyon access points and there are fish cleaning stations at the Diablo East, Rough Canyon and the Pecos River accesses.

Fishing piers are provided at Black Brush Point, US 277 South, Box Canyon and Pecos River lake access points.

Are there Boat Ramps at Lake Amistad?

There are 12 public boat ramps available for use at Amistad Reservoir. The most commonly used ramps are located at:

  • Diablo East
  • Black Brush Point
  • Rough Canyon
  • Box Canyon
  • Pecos River

You can only launch your boat at the locations designated by the National Park Service.

A lake use pass is required if you are taking a motorboat out on the lake or if you have a sailboat that is longer than 14 feet. You can pick up a lake use pass at Rough Canyon and Diablo East, or stop by the Visitor’s Center where they also issue them.

If you are taking your boat out for the day (or the weekend!) you can fill up on gas at Diablo East and Rough Canyon.

Is Lake Amistad Open or Closed?

Lake Amistad is open all year round and because of the warm Texas weather many of the access points remain open every day of the year. Lake access points open all year include:

  • Diablo East
  • Governors Landing
  • Black Brush Point
  • Spur 454
  • Rough Canyon
  • Spur 406
  • Box Canyon
  • Pecos River

US 277 North and South access points are open all year conditions permitting.

What Kind of Fish are in Lake Amistad?

At Lake Amistad you will have the best results if you are chasing Largemouth Bass. The fishing is excellent at Amistad for Largemouth Bass! Trophy sized Striped Bass have been found in these waters and many anglers come to Lake Amistad chasing a Stripey to take home for their mantle.

If catfish are your thing you will find plenty of Blue and Channel Catfish for the catching. You will also find White Bass and Smallmouth Bass in Amistad Reservoir, although in fewer numbers than the species above. If you are really after a Smallmouth Bass your best bet is close to the Devils River where they tend to accumulate.

Is Lake Amistad Good for Fishing?

Absolutely! Lake Amistad is a great place to go fishing from the banks, from one of the many fishing piers provided at the Lake Accesses, or out on the lake from the comfort of your own boat.

You will find the best seasons for catching Largemouth Bass at Lake Amistad are in the Spring, Fall and Winter. In the Summer months look elsewhere in Texas for your lunkers. Spring has the most productive fishing for White Bass as you can grab them while they are spawning. Channel Catfish can be had anytime of year, anywhere on the Lake.

How Deep is Lake Amistad?

Lake Amistad is 217 feet deep at its maximum depth.

The Last Cast

I trust you found what you were looking for in our Lake Amistad Fishing Report and area information. Remember, there is no better fishing report than the one you make yourself over a few beers after a day out on the Lake. So grab your rod and your boat (if you’ve got one) and head on down to Lake Amistad.

Report back with your best catches in the comments section – I want to see those Bass!

Category: ReportsTag: Texas

About Wild Hydro

Wild Hydro is the passion project of keen fisherman Cody Jackson. Cody has lived (and fished!) all over the world and has gone from chasing Catfish in the Mississippi to landing Trout in New England to trolling for Barrimundi at the Great Barrier Reef. More recently Cody has been trying his hand at catching Red Snapper off the coast of West Africa where he currently works for a Houston based company.

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