Nueces River
From the Hill Country the Nueces runs south past Barksdale and Crystal City, turns east across the brush country near Carrizo Springs, gathers the Frio and Atascosa at Three Rivers, and crosses the coastal plain to Corpus Christi Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Nueces River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 315 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Edwards Plateau northwest of San Antonio, Texas |
| Mouth | Corpus Christi Bay at Corpus Christi, Texas |
| State | Texas |
The river is impounded near Mathis to form Lake Corpus Christi.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Nueces River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Nueces River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Nueces River (Wikipedia) ↗