🐟 What fish can you catch in El Indio?

Most commonly caught species around El Indio , TX : Largemouth bass - 395 reported catches Channel catfish - 86 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 44 reported catches Bluegill - 28 reported catches Freshwater drum - 22 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest El Indio fishing reports?

The latest El Indio , TX fishing reports are: @b.butler reported a nice Bluegill at Turtle Creek . @abel.resendez reported a nice Flathead catfish at Espantosa Lake . @abel.resendez reported a nice Rio Grande cichlid at Espantosa Lake . @brandon-banuelos reported a nice Channel catfish at Maverick County Lake . .

Fishing in El Indio, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in El Indio, Texas?

Anglers in El Indio , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande , Maverick County Canal , Río Escondido , Arroyo Santo Domingo .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in El Indio?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in El Indio

Latest El Indio fishing reports

Bluegill

Turtle Creek

16 in · 5 lb

Maverick County Lake

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Espantosa Lake

length · weight

Rio Grande cichlid

Espantosa Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Maverick County Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

3 in · 3 oz

Channel catfish

Espantosa Lake

16 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Maverick County Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Arroyo Nava

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Arroyo Nava

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in El Indio

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°30′33.1″N 100°18′23.8″W

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FAQ about El Indio fishing

Anglers in El Indio, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande, Maverick County Canal, Río Escondido, and Arroyo Santo Domingo.

Most commonly caught species around El Indio, TX:

Largemouth bass - 395 reported catches
Channel catfish - 86 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 44 reported catches
Bluegill - 28 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 22 reported catches

The latest El Indio, TX fishing reports are:

@b.butler reported a nice Bluegill at Turtle Creek.
@abel.resendez reported a nice Flathead catfish at Espantosa Lake.
@abel.resendez reported a nice Rio Grande cichlid at Espantosa Lake.
@brandon-banuelos reported a nice Channel catfish at Maverick County Lake.

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