Matagorda County · stream · order 8 river · ~2,644 cfs typical
Colorado River
Colorado River is a stream in Matagorda County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
90°
82°
14 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
89°
82°
15 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
89°
82°
17 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Spring Bayou2.7 mi
- Robbins Lake6.4 mi
- Freshwater Lake6.3 mi
- Crab Lake6.6 mi
- Shell Lakes6.8 mi
- McNab Lake9.2 mi
- Gillett Lake9.1 mi
- Mad Island Lake8.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Colorado River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Colorado River?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Colorado River?+
Colorado River is a stream in Matagorda County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.