Top fish species at Buck Creek

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6 in · 1 lb

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Blue catfish

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Channel catfish

19 in · 2 lb

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General info

Buck Creek is a stream located in Frio County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Blue catfish.

Location

28°55′35.2″N 99°09′52″W
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Fishing regulations at Buck 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
Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue 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
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
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Cities nearby

Pearsall

4.7 miles away

Moore

13.1 miles away

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16.1 miles away

Devine

21.8 miles away

Batesville

27.8 miles away

Charlotte

28.4 miles away

Hondo

29.5 miles away

Lytle

30.8 miles away

Sabinal

32.9 miles away

Castroville

34.3 miles away

Big Wells

34.8 miles away

Poteet

36.6 miles away

Von Ormy

39.3 miles away

Pleasanton

40.5 miles away

La Pryor

41.4 miles away

Christine

41.5 miles away

Uvalde

42.1 miles away

Loma Grande

42.8 miles away

Leming

43.0 miles away

Lackland AFB

45.8 miles away

Sandy Oaks

49.0 miles away

Asherton

49.0 miles away

Tilden

49.3 miles away

Leon Valley

51.4 miles away

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FAQ about Buck Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Buck Creek located?
the Buck Creek is a stream located in Frio County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°55′35.2″N 99°09′52″W
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🎣 Where on the Buck Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Buck 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 Buck Creek?
The most common species in the Buck Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Buck Creek fishing reports?
The latest Buck Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Buck Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Buck 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 Buck 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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