Top fish species at Franklin Canal

Common carp
Common carp
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Common carp

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Common carp

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Common carp

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Common carp

18 in · 2 lb

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General info

Franklin Canal is a canal located in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp.

Location

31°41′4.9″N 106°19′1.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Franklin 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.

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Cities nearby

Socorro

4.6 miles away

Horizon City

7.5 miles away

Fort Bliss

10.5 miles away

El Paso

13.1 miles away

Sunland Park

18.8 miles away

Tornillo

21.3 miles away

Prado Verde

22.4 miles away

Vinton

25.0 miles away

Chaparral

25.4 miles away

Anthony

26.5 miles away

La Union

27.4 miles away

Berino

32.0 miles away

Vado

36.5 miles away

Fort Hancock

39.3 miles away

Mesquite

39.8 miles away

White Sands

49.0 miles away

Las Cruces

52.3 miles away

Butterfield Park

53.4 miles away

Radium Springs

64.7 miles away

Alamogordo

85.4 miles away

Salem

88.0 miles away

Garfield

92.5 miles away

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FAQ about Franklin Canal fishing

📍 Where is Franklin Canal located?
Franklin Canal is a canal located in El Paso County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°41′4.9″N 106°19′1.1″W
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🎣 Where on Franklin Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Franklin Canal 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 Franklin Canal?
The most common species in Franklin Canal are:
  • Common carp - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Franklin Canal fishing reports?
The latest Franklin Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Franklin Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at Franklin Canal, some of the species in season this October include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Gulf flounder. 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 Franklin Canal?

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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