Largemouth bass and catfish are the most popular sportfish in the reservoir. Bass are abundant with frequent reports of double-digit fish being boated. Blue catfish are the most abundant catfish species, but flathead and channel catfish also provide excellent fisheries. White bass provide excellent angling opportunities in the main Frio River channel during the cooler months and along the northern shoreline during summer. Although crappie fishing has recently been poor, respectable catches are not uncommon. The reservoir offers ample Alligator Gar angling opportunity. Catches of trophy fish (> 6-ft) by anglers are frequent.
Bank and boat sections below are practical interpretations of the current species report plus the low-water condition.
| Species | Rating | Current read |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | Good | Deep points, creek bends, brush, roadbeds, and remaining vegetation edges are the highest-percentage targets. |
| Blue and flathead catfish | Good | Fish cut bait or live bait around deeper channels, ledges, and flooded timber. |
| Channel catfish | Good | Shore and near-channel setups with stinkbait, shrimp, or cut shad remain productive. |
| White bass | Good | Target deeper points and humps with spoons, small lipless cranks, or minnows. |
| Crappie | Good | More selective than the other species; focus on deeper brush and slower presentations. |
| Sunfish | Good | A steady fallback option around protected pockets and shoreline cover. |
| Alligator gar | Excellent | Still one of the standout trophy options on the system. |
Best bank fishing should center on places where shoreline access touches immediate depth change. At this water level, wandering until you find depth, bait, or current movement is more important than staying put.
Boat anglers should have the edge right now because the remaining productive water is concentrated on deeper structure and channel-related targets.