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McAllen Main Canal

Texas, United States

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McAllen Main Canal fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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General info

McAllen Main Canal is a canal located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

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26Β°08β€²6.2β€³N 98Β°15β€²4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McAllen Main 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 May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Hidalgo

1.8 miles away

Pharr

4.4 miles away

McAllen

6.4 miles away

Mission

6.6 miles away

San Juan

7.2 miles away

Alamo

8.9 miles away

Alton

11.2 miles away

La Homa

11.8 miles away

Donna

12.1 miles away

Edinburg

14.0 miles away

Weslaco

16.3 miles away

Mercedes

21.0 miles away

Harlingen

34.5 miles away

Raymondville

37.6 miles away

San Benito

37.7 miles away

Rio Grande City

39.2 miles away

Brownsville

50.2 miles away

Roma

50.6 miles away

Port Isabel

62.3 miles away

Kingsville

97.9 miles away

Alice

112.5 miles away

Robstown

119.7 miles away

Corpus Christi

122.4 miles away

Laredo

124.6 miles away

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FAQ about McAllen Main Canal fishing

McAllen Main Canal is a canal located in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
26Β°08β€²6.2β€³N 98Β°15β€²4β€³W
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