The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake dam is one of the top 100 trout streams in America, and it is the southernmost trout stream in the United States. The Guadalupe River is a tailwater, meaning that cold water is released from the bottom of the Canyon Lake dam, and as a result, it has the potential for trout to survive year round. Generally speaking, trout fishing season on the Guadalupe is from late November through late April.The section of the Guadalupe River I fly fish on is managed as a trophy trout fishery. The river is stocked each winter by Texas Parks and Wildlife, as well as by Trout Unlimited (the largest chapter in the nation), and the quality of the fishing in this section of the river improves every year. I practice catch-and-release to insure that we help sustain a healthy population of fish. The average trout will be in the 14” to 16” range, but fish over 20" are not uncommon.The stream bed below Canyon Lake is publicly owned, but the river banks are all private property. Because public access is limited, the best way to fish the Guadalupe River is to float. My floats are done in a comfortable, stable raft with room for 2 fishermen and 1 guide. The Guadalupe River dates fill up fast during the winter months, so be sure to book your date well in advance.