Trout Fishing in Texas

The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Brown trout are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the brook trout is the most sensitive to temperature. The others are comfortable in slightly warmer waters.

Trout Fishing Waters In Texas

The Guadalupe River produced the Texas state record brook trout, the TX state record brown trout and the state record rainbow trout. It is the major trout fishing water in Texas. Other lakes, parks, ponds and rivers also contain stocked trout. Click here for a schedule of trout stocking in texas.

Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis

Brown Trout
Salmo trutta

Organizations & Resources

Cutthroat Trout Conservation
DMOZ Trout Section

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All About Fishing for Trout in Texas.

42 lbs - 2 oz

7 lbs - 12 oz

52 - 68 Degrees

Prefers generally clear flowing waters with turbulence for oxygenation over gravel, rock or sandy bottoms.

14 lbs - 8 oz

0 lbs - 11 oz

52 to 64 Degrees

Prefers clear cold water with moderate current over gravel, rocks or sand.

40 lbs - 4 oz

7 lbs - 2 oz

56 - 64 Degrees

Prefers slightly stained cool water with minimum current over rock or sandy bottoms with heavy cover.