Bass in Texas
7 species documented in Texas, alongside live conditions on the state’s 125 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Texas
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
23,513 records
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
3,378 records
Guadalupe Bass
Micropterus treculii
2,759 records
White Bass
Morone chrysops
2,602 records
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
1,882 records
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
1,035 records
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
245 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Texas waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River | 47,268 sq mi | 2,160 cfs | 78°F | 2h ago |
| Brazos River | 45,606 sq mi | 1,900 cfs | 89°F | 17 min ago |
| Colorado River | 42,307 sq mi | 1,320 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Pecos River | 42,169 sq mi | 61.7 cfs | 75°F | 32 min ago |
| Canadian River | 22,866 sq mi | 28.4 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Trinity River | 17,468 sq mi | 1,410 cfs | 80°F | 17 min ago |
| Nueces River | 16,684 sq mi | 1.9 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Guadalupe River | 10,280 sq mi | 652 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Sabine River | 9,329 sq mi | 829 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Double Mountain Fork Brazos River | 9,003 sq mi | 12.6 cfs | — | 376d ago |