| Fishing In State Parks |
| | Choke Canyon State Park | | Choke Canyon State Park, consisting of two units, South Shore and Calliham, is located on 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, a water supply for Corpus Christi. The park was acquired in 1981 in a 50 year cooperative agreement among the Bureau of Reclamation, the City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River Authority. | |
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| | Garner State Park | | Garner State Park is found in the northern part of Uvalde County and located thirty miles north of Uvalde and seven miles north of Concan, Garner State Park has ten acres of riverfront. The park was acquired in 1934-36 and was named for John Nance Garner (Cactus Jack) of Uvalde, who served as Vice-president of the United States from 1933-41. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) made the park's original improvements. | |
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| | Guadalupe River State Park | | Guadalupe River State Park is located along the boundary of Comal and Kendall Counties. It was acquired by deed from private owners in 1974 and was opened to the public in 1983. The park is bisected by the clear-flowing waters of the Guadalupe River. The park is comprised of a 1938.7-acre segment of the Texas Hill Country noted for its ruggedness and scenic beauty. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Canyon Lake | | Canyon Lake is dominated by steep rocky banks, isolated flooded timber, and clear water typical of a highland reservoir. The water becomes stained as one, moves up the reservoir, and into the river. In most of the lake rock ledges, rock piles, steep drop-offs, flooded timber, and a few marinas provide cover for game fish. | |
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| | Choke Canyon Reservoir | | Choke Canyon Reservoir was established as a water supply for Corpus Christi, and is now home to roughly 200 bird species and abundant wildlife. There are lots of fishing opportunities in Choke Canyon Reservoir. | |
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