Pedernales Falls State Parkon Pedernales River (Pedernales Falls State Park)
What's working on Pedernales River
- 01Mop Fly (#12): An exceptionally versatile imitation for a wide array of grubs and larvae, consistently effective for bottom-feeding species including Cichlids, Catfish, Bluegill, and various Bass.
- 02Woolly Bugger (Olive) (#6): This classic streamer is a proven pattern for enticing predatory strikes from Largemouth Bass and Catfish, effectively mimicking leeches and baitfish, especially in cooling fall waters.
- 03Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust) (#4): A critical subsurface pattern for the Pedernales River's rocky sections, targeting both Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, as well as Cichlids, which heavily prey on crayfish.
- 04Scud (Pink/Orange) (#14): Mimicking the abundant freshwater amphipods that are a year-round staple in the Pedernales' spring-fed sections, this fly is highly effective for sunfish, bass, and cichlids.
- 05Popping Bug (Bass) (#14): On warmer fall afternoons, topwater action for Bluegill and smaller Bass can still be explosive, with this popper creating an enticing surface disturbance.
What to tie on at Pedernales Falls State Park
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Popping Bug (Bass)
On warmer fall afternoons, topwater action for sunfish and smaller bass can still be excellent, with this popper creating enticing surface disturbance.
Squirmy Wormy
Highly effective aquatic worm imitation, especially after any rain events which can increase runoff in the Pedernales River.
Buy at AmazonClouser Crayfish
Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and cichlids, particularly around rocky structure in the Pedernales River.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from various predatory species in the Pedernales River.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring, migrating to shore, and are a key food source for many warmwater species.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods are a consistent food source in aquatic vegetation and are particularly effective in early spring.
Buy at AmazonMop Fly
Excellent general attractor, mimics grubs and larvae, effective for most warmwater species year-round.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater amphipods are a consistent food source in the Pedernales River's spring-fed waters year-round, mimicking an abundant food source for bluegill, cichlids, and catfish.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory species like bluegill and catfish in the Pedernales River.
Texas season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.