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Colorado River

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Texas, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Colorado River is a lake located in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

30°33′34.6″N 98°18′36″W
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Official website

tpwd.texas.gov

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Fishing regulations at Colorado River, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

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.

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Regulations for

30°33′34.6″N 98°18′36″W
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FAQ about Colorado River fishing

Colorado River is a lake located in Burnet County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°33′34.6″N 98°18′36″W
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