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Leon River

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Texas, United States

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

35 in · 15 lb

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General info

Leon River is a stream located in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Bell County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Freshwater drum, and Blue catfish.

Location

31°34′32.5″N 97°52′14.8″W
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Official website

tpwd.texas.gov

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

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

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25
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.

Ictalurus punctatus

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31°34′32.5″N 97°52′14.8″W
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the Leon River is a stream located in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Bell County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
31°34′32.5″N 97°52′14.8″W
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