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The map

Every spot in the guide on one map, layered with the data that actually finds fish: survey depth lines, TPWD fish-attractor brush piles (exact GPS), boat ramps & bank access, live USGS flow, and satellite. Pick a species — carp, catfish, buffalo, bluegill & sunfish, or gar — to filter the spots and heat-map where it's actually being caught (iNaturalist observations). Toggle every layer from the control top-right.

Live water conditions

Real-time river flow below Longhorn Dam, Lake Austin's level, and Barton Creek runoff — straight from USGS gauges. A rise or dam release below Longhorn fires the catfish bite; steady, clear water favours sight-fishing carp on the flats.

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Ranked fishing spots

Numbers are honest: a high score is a true bank-bait spot; a low one still earns fish but asks more of you.

Regulations, in plain English

Always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual and lake-specific limits before you fish — special regs and permit waters are updated periodically.

The season

Central Texas bank fishing runs hot in the heat — June through August — when warm water keeps catfish, carp and bluegill feeding (catfish best after dark); blues and carp keep biting into the cold months too. The whole strip below tells you the year at a glance. You are here: June.

Tactics & gear

The whole game on a public bank comes down to a few cheap, deadly basics: corn, a hair rig, and a baited spot. Start here.

Prebaiting is legal in Texas fresh water — and it is the single biggest edge a bank angler has.

Beginner starter kit

Etiquette & safety

Questions