Texas
Frio River at Concan
Location Snapshot
Frio River at Concan is a clear Hill Country river in southwest Texas with limestone runs, pools, and spring influence. Bass and channel catfish provide the principal sport-fishing opportunities.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 61.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- 67.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 08195000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 79°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 83°F / Low 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 19 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Frio River at Concan is the river through Garner State Park.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Frio River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Uvalde, Texas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Uvalde
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Frio River at Concan freshwater gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department freshwater regulations apply on this Frio River reach. Shore fishing inside Garner State Park does not require a license; fishing outside park boundaries requires a current Texas freshwater license. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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