Canyon Lake
Location: On the Guadalupe River, 16 miles Northwest of New Braunfels in Comal County
Surface area: 8,308 acres
Maximum depth: 125 feet
Impounded: 1964
Conservation Pool Elevation: 909 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Moderate
Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly stained

Angling Opportunities:

Largemouth bass is the most popular and most abundant sportfish in the reservoir. White bass and striped bass also provide an excellent fishery. Stripers provide excellent angling because of their growth potential and strong fighting characteristics. An annual TPWD stocking program maintains the fishery because striped bass do not successfully reproduce in this reservoir. Crappie fishing is generally poor, although occasionally good catches can be made, especially along standing timber in the river. Angling for redbreast sunfish can provide an excellent fishing experience for the family. Channel, blue, and flathead catfish are present in good numbers. Smallmouth bass are also present in small numbers. They tend to prefer rocky habitat found in main lake areas.

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