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Pedernales River

Fishable32.5 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Pedernales RiverPedernales River near Johnson City, TX

Fishable
32.5CFS
Discharge
10.40ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 30 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.65 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

85°FClear sky
Wind 8 mph28.65 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

89° / 69°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

90° / 71°

Tue

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Thunderstorm

91° / 73°

0.03"

Wed

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Drizzle

86° / 70°

0.06"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Pedernales River.

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Time of Day

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Pedernales River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Pedernales River · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials; dawn/dusk poppers; check gauge — river can go intermittent

Terrestrials

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About Pedernales River

The Pedernales (locals say 'Perd-en-alice') flows through LBJ ranch country past rugged limestone canyons. One of nine Guadalupe bass genetic restoration rivers in Texas — pure-strain fish are stocked to counter smallmouth hybridization. Pedernales Falls State Park provides excellent public access with beautiful cascading shoals. The river's intermittent character means sections can go pool-only in drought; timing around spring rains is essential. When conditions are right, excellent topwater bass action.

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Regulations

Texas Freshwater Fishing License required. State park entry fee applies for in-park access. Statewide black bass regs: 14" minimum, 5-fish bag.