Brazos River
The Brazos is the 14th-longest river in the United States. It runs from Blackwater Draw in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, to the Gulf of Mexico.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 1,280 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Blackwater Draw, Roosevelt County, New Mexico |
| Mouth | Gulf of Mexico |
Whitney Dam on the upper river provides power, flood control and irrigation. The river and its lakes are popular with anglers, and fishing is allowed on all of the river, subject to regulations.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Brazos River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Brazos River (Wikipedia)