Choke Canyon Reservoir, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Choke Canyon Reservoir is listed under McMullen County, Texas. The bank gives way to warm bottomland. At 31.1 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. By size it stands out even at Texas level. Supplies mean a trip to Three Rivers, 11 miles off. The big place round here is San Antonio, 65 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Choke Canyon Reservoir

  The basin drops to a measured 85 feet. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records collected within a few miles name white crappie, Alligator gar, blue catfish, freshwater drum and gizzard shad. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Choke Canyon Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 53°F to 85°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Choke Canyon Reservoir around it. Long daylight spreads fish out; short daylight concentrates them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Potts Lake sits 19 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Choke Canyon Reservoir.