Thunderfoot Fishing
What are you
fishing for?
Pick a fish and we’ll show you where to catch it. Bank spots, piers, kayak launches, boat ramps and charters from the Piney Woods lakes to the Gulf Coast.
Search by fish
Pick your target
Each one opens the finder showing only the spots where that fish is caught.
Freshwater lakes, rivers & ponds
Largemouth bass
Points, docks, grass and timber on lakes all over the state.
75+ spots →Catfish
Channel, blue and flathead. The easy bite from the bank.
80+ spots →Crappie
Brush piles, bridges and docks, best from fall into spring.
25+ spots →White bass
Schooling fish on big reservoirs and spring river runs.
25+ spots →Guadalupe bass
The state fish, in clear Hill Country rivers and creeks.
20+ spots →Stripers & hybrids
Open-water schools on lakes like Texoma and Conroe.
10+ spots →Saltwater bays, surf & offshore
Redfish
Marsh edges, jetties and surf from Sabine Pass to Padre.
40+ spots →Speckled trout
Grass flats, wade fishing and lighted piers at night.
40+ spots →Flounder
Passes and channels, best during the fall run.
35+ spots →Black drum
Piers, jetties and channels with crab or shrimp.
30+ spots →Sheepshead
Pilings and rocks. Bring small hooks and patience.
10+ spots →Offshore
Red snapper, kingfish and more on offshore charters.
Charters →Search by access
How do you want to fish?
The Fishing Spot Finder
Know the spot before you go
Every spot in the finder lists the fish caught there, how to reach the water, the structure to target, bait ideas, the best season and time of day, and the hazards to watch for, with a map pin and directions.
Open the Fishing Spot Finder01Filter by fish
Choose from 25+ freshwater and saltwater species, then narrow by region and water type.
02Bank, pier, kayak or boat
See how you can reach the water at each spot, plus which ones are good for families and beginners.
03Near me & on the map
Find spots within 10 to 200 miles of where you are, sorted by distance.
04Save your list
Keep a fishing list of spots and charters to compare, and share it with your crew.
Lake maps
Going to a big lake?
Our lake maps show ramps, marinas, fishing areas, hazards and weather, and most include GPS tracking while you’re on the water.
Lake Conroe
Hazards and boat ramps around the lake.
Open lake map →Sam Rayburn
Ramps, marinas, fishing areas and GPS tracking.
Open lake map →Lake Livingston
White bass, catfish and stripers on 90,000 acres.
Open lake map →Lake Travis
Lake levels, usable ramps and low-water hazards.
Open lake map →Lake Texoma
Striper country, with ramps on both shores.
Open lake map →Caddo Lake
Boat roads, cypress bayous, bass and crappie.
Open lake map →Spots to try
Good picks this fall
Cooling water moves bait shallow, and the fall flounder run starts on the coast.
Lake Conroe
Bank, boat and kayak access an hour from Houston, with hybrid stripers in open water.
See fishing spot →Sam Rayburn Reservoir
One of the best-known bass lakes in the country, with plenty of timber and grass to fish.
See fishing spot →Texas City Dike
Five miles of bank, pier and wade access into Galveston Bay. A classic first saltwater trip.
See fishing spot →Inks Lake State Park
A constant-level lake with a fishing pier, and no fishing license needed from shore or the pier inside the park.
See fishing spot →Guadalupe River State Park
Wade and kayak the clear river for the state fish under cypress trees.
See fishing spot →San Luis Pass County Park
Fish the pass between Galveston and Follets Island. Strong currents, so stay out of the water.
See fishing spot →From the tackle box
Fishing stories & guides
No Boat Required: How to Read a Texas Fishing Bank This Fall
Texas Fall Fishing Guide 2026: Bass, Crappie & Catfish from September Through November
Bank Fishing After a Cold Front: What Changes and Where to Cast
Fall Texas Boat Launch Checklist: Trailer, Ramp Etiquette and PFD Basics
Port Aransas in Fall: Beaches, Fishing & a Quieter Gulf Coast Weekend
Lake Texoma Without a Boat: Eisenhower State Park’s Bluff Walk and Fishing Pier
Before you go
Four checks before your first cast
Need a Texas fishing license?
Anglers 17 and older need one to fish public water in Texas. Buy it online from Texas Parks & Wildlife, then keep it on your phone or print it.
Get the right license
Anglers 17 and older need a Texas fishing license with a freshwater or saltwater endorsement. Buy one online from Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Fish free in state parks
You don’t need a license to fish from the shore or a pier inside most Texas state parks. It’s an easy way to try fishing.
Check bag & size limits
Limits change by species and some lakes have their own rules. Look them up in the current Texas Outdoor Annual before you keep a fish.
Watch wind & water
Wind, lake levels and currents decide which spots are safe and fishable. Check the forecast, and wear a life jacket on the water.
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