Choke Canyon Reservoir
A Frio River reservoir 4 miles west of Three Rivers, between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, managed by the City of Corpus Christi. It is known for largemouth bass and catfish in flooded brush, plus alligator gar.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Topwater near weedbeds early and late, or flip jigs and worms in heavy brush. Use 20 lb line or heavier in the huisache and mesquite.
Blue Catfish
Abundant throughout. Cheesebait and cutbait work; flooded shallow cover under 8 ft can hold fish.
Flathead Catfish
Creek channels and the main Frio channel. Live bluegill or shad for big fish.
Crappie
Brushy cover and timber. A popular fishery here, but numbers vary year to year.
White Bass
Gather in the Frio River channel December through February before running upstream. Small rattletraps and grubs.
Alligator Gar
Not abundant, but a good bowfishing target. Harvest must be reported to TPWD.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham UnitFeeTPWD. Six-lane lighted ramp; park entry feeDirections ↗
- Choke Canyon State Park, South Shore UnitFeeTPWD. Six-lane lighted ramp, day use only; park entry feeDirections ↗
- Mason PointFeeTPWD. Two-lane ramp off Park Road 7; day use feeDirections ↗
- Highway 99 Boat RampFeeTPWD. Two-lane ramp off FM 99; day use feeDirections ↗
- San Miguel Boat RampFreeTPWD. Two-lane ramp in the James E. Daughtrey WMA near Tilden; no feeDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Choke Canyon Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Choke Canyon Reservoir ↗Local tips
- TPWD lists special catfish rules for this reservoir; check the current Outdoor Annual before keeping fish.
- Summer bass fishing is tough; go deep to brushy points, roadbeds and drop-offs with crankbaits and Carolina rigs.
- Levels swing with drought; flooded brush appears at high water and some ramps can be affected at low water.
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