Top fish species at Santa Cruz Canal

Santa Cruz Canal fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

17 in Β· 3 lb

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Channel catfish

19 in Β· 5 lb

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Blue catfish

19 in Β· 5 lb

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Redbelly tilapia

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Blue catfish

20 in Β· 7 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Santa Cruz Canal is a canal located in Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

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Location

26Β°21β€²37.3β€³N 98Β°07β€²33.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Santa Cruz Canal, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Santa Cruz Canal fishing

Santa Cruz Canal is a canal located in Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°21β€²37.3β€³N 98Β°07β€²33.5β€³W
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