Top fish species at Sandies Creek

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Sandies Creek is a stream located in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with DeWitt County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

29°16′29.7″N 97°34′34″W
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Fishing regulations at Sandies Creek, TX

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
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Cities nearby

Smiley

3.7 miles away

Gonzales

18.2 miles away

Yorktown

20.6 miles away

Cuero

21.1 miles away

Stockdale

23.5 miles away

Yoakum

25.9 miles away

Runge

28.1 miles away

Luling

28.4 miles away

Kingsbury

29.5 miles away

Seguin

32.0 miles away

Moulton

33.0 miles away

La Vernia

33.3 miles away

Waelder

33.5 miles away

Poth

33.5 miles away

New Berlin

35.3 miles away

Floresville

36.6 miles away

Staples

37.2 miles away

St. Hedwig

39.1 miles away

Lockhart

42.2 miles away

Cibolo

43.2 miles away

New Braunfels

43.7 miles away

Elmendorf

45.0 miles away

Schertz

45.4 miles away

China Grove

47.0 miles away

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FAQ about Sandies Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Sandies Creek located?
the Sandies Creek is a stream located in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with DeWitt County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
29°16′29.7″N 97°34′34″W
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🎣 Where on the Sandies Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Sandies Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Sandies Creek?
The most common species in the Sandies Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Sandies Creek fishing reports?
The latest Sandies Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Sandies Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Sandies Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Sandies Creek?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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