🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Wells?

Most commonly caught species around Big Wells , TX : Largemouth bass - 406 reported catches Alligator gar - 21 reported catches Channel catfish - 18 reported catches Bluegill - 18 reported catches Freshwater drum - 13 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Big Wells fishing reports?

The latest Big Wells , TX fishing reports are: @westin.torres reported a nice Largemouth bass . @newtonmcquown reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frio River . @Big-ba reported a nice Largemouth bass at Boynton . @abel.resendez reported a nice Flathead catfish at Espantosa Lake . .

Fishing in Big Wells, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Wells, Texas?

Anglers in Big Wells , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Bookout Reservoir , Boynton , Soldier Slough , Nueces River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Wells?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Big Wells

Latest Big Wells fishing reports

Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Frio River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Frio River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Boynton

10 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Flathead catfish

Espantosa Lake

length · weight

Longear sunfish

6 in · 1 lb

Rio Grande cichlid

Espantosa Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Nueces River

length · weight

Frio River

length · weight

Smallmouth buffalo

Nueces River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Big Wells

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

28°34′11.6″N 99°34′12.7″W

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FAQ about Big Wells fishing

Anglers in Big Wells, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Bookout Reservoir, Boynton, Soldier Slough, and Nueces River.

Most commonly caught species around Big Wells, TX:

Largemouth bass - 406 reported catches
Alligator gar - 21 reported catches
Channel catfish - 18 reported catches
Bluegill - 18 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 13 reported catches

The latest Big Wells, TX fishing reports are:

@westin.torres reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@newtonmcquown reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frio River.
@Big-ba reported a nice Largemouth bass at Boynton.
@abel.resendez reported a nice Flathead catfish at Espantosa Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Wells, TX. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: