Guadalupe Bass A True Texas Native
Guadalupe Bass A True Texas Native
The Guadalupe bass (Micropterus treculii) holds the honor of being the official state fish of Texas. It is only found in Texas and is primarily found in the clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers of the Edwards Plateau region in central Texas.
Known for its aggressive nature and hard-fighting qualities, the Guadalupe bass is a favorite target for anglers, especially fly anglers. Its preference for fast-moving waters makes it an exciting catch for anglers skilled in navigating river currents and casting with a fly rod.
This species is part of the black bass family and is distinguishable by its olive-green coloration with dark blotches along its sides. While it shares similarities with other bass species like the largemouth and smallmouth bass, the Guadalupe bass has adapted specifically to the unique environmental conditions of the Texas Hill Country.
We target Guadalupe bass in most of their native waters and they are one of our favorite species to catch anywhere. We even had a client catch a world record Guadalupe bass on a guided trip a while back. Read about it here.
Guadalupe bass can be caught year round using a variety of tactics. Whether you like throwing streamers and hoppers or big noisy poppers during the warmer months, or crawling a crawfish pattern on a sink tip line during the winter. It all works for Guadalupe bass! We offer guided trips all skill levels. All equipment is provided. Book a trip here.
