🐟 What fish can you catch in El Paso?

Most commonly caught species around El Paso , TX : Largemouth bass - 5,338 reported catches Channel catfish - 768 reported catches Common carp - 641 reported catches Rainbow trout - 207 reported catches Bluegill - 168 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest El Paso fishing reports?

The latest El Paso , TX fishing reports are: @aaronromero2332 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . @gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . @gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . @Arzola_Fishing_619 reported a nice Common carp at Ascarate Lake . @Arzola_Fishing_619 reported a nice Common carp at Ascarate Lake . .

Fishing in El Paso, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in El Paso, Texas?

Anglers in El Paso , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Ascarate Lake , Rio Grande , Montoya Drain , Rio Grande , Nemaxas Drain .

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

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Top fish species in El Paso

Latest El Paso fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Common carp

Ascarate Lake

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Common carp

Ascarate Lake

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Common carp

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Portland Cement Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Fishing regulations in El Paso

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 22nd, 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

31°50′52.4″N 106°25′51.2″W

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FAQ about El Paso fishing

Anglers in El Paso, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Ascarate Lake, Rio Grande, Montoya Drain, Rio Grande, and Nemaxas Drain.

Most commonly caught species around El Paso, TX:

Largemouth bass - 5,338 reported catches
Channel catfish - 768 reported catches
Common carp - 641 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 207 reported catches
Bluegill - 168 reported catches

The latest El Paso, TX fishing reports are:

@aaronromero2332 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.
@gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.
@gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.
@Arzola_Fishing_619 reported a nice Common carp at Ascarate Lake.
@Arzola_Fishing_619 reported a nice Common carp at Ascarate Lake.

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