Access point

Pedernales Falls State Parkon Pedernales River (Pedernales Falls State Park)

High-quality access with waterfalls, long run-and-pool sections and lots of bass-holding structure.

Pedernales River (Pedernales Falls State Park) report Directions30.3054°N, 98.1267°W

Conditions right now

No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.

Weather now

63°F

Clear Sky, wind 11 mph N

Bite report · week of Oct 4

What's working on Pedernales River

01Mop Fly (#12): An exceptionally versatile imitation for a wide array of grubs and larvae, consistently effective for bottom-feeding species including Cichlids, Catfish, Bluegill, and various Bass.
02Woolly Bugger (Olive) (#6): This classic streamer is a proven pattern for enticing predatory strikes from Largemouth Bass and Catfish, effectively mimicking leeches and baitfish, especially in cooling fall waters.
03Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust) (#4): A critical subsurface pattern for the Pedernales River's rocky sections, targeting both Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, as well as Cichlids, which heavily prey on crayfish.
04Scud (Pink/Orange) (#14): Mimicking the abundant freshwater amphipods that are a year-round staple in the Pedernales' spring-fed sections, this fly is highly effective for sunfish, bass, and cichlids.
05Popping Bug (Bass) (#14): On warmer fall afternoons, topwater action for Bluegill and smaller Bass can still be explosive, with this popper creating an enticing surface disturbance.

What to tie on at Pedernales Falls State Park

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Gurgler

#2/0#1/0#2#4#6

As summer progresses, topwater action intensifies, and this popper creates an enticing disturbance, drawing explosive strikes from bluegill, cichlids, and catfish on the Pedernales River.

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Squirmy Wormy

#10#12#14

Highly effective aquatic worm imitation, especially after any rain events which can increase runoff in the Pedernales River.

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Clouser Crayfish

#2#4#6

Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and cichlids, particularly around rocky structure in the Pedernales River.

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Woolly Bugger

#2#4#6#8#10

A versatile streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from various predatory species in the Pedernales River.

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Damsel Nymph (Olive)

#14#16#18

Damsel nymphs become active in late spring, migrating to shore, and are a key food source for many warmwater species.

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Hellgrammite Fly

#4#6#8

Hellgrammites (dobsonfly larvae) are a substantial food source for predatory fish in rocky rivers, making this pattern effective for enticing bluegill and catfish in the Pedernales River.

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Crayfish (Fly)

#2#4#6

Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and catfish in rocky river areas, making this a crucial subsurface pattern for the Pedernales River, appealing also to bluegill.

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Terrestrial beetles are often dislodged from streamside vegetation during summer. This foam pattern is highly effective for bluegill, catfish, and other opportunistic feeders near shaded banks of the Pedernales River.

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