--- title: "El Paso Fishing" url: https://www.hereelpaso.com/fishing-el-paso-tx/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:37-06:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:44-06:00 author: "" site: "HERE El Paso" attribution: "HERE El Paso" --- # El Paso Fishing *Source: [HERE El Paso](https://www.hereelpaso.com/fishing-el-paso-tx/) β€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE El Paso # El Paso TX Fishing Report Live conditions, species status, solunar ratings, water body profiles, TPWD regulations, and community fishing coverage for El Paso County lakes and rivers. Bass: Hot Bite Crappie: Active Catfish: Active 1 Waters Profiled **1** Waters Profiled **Live** Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season First Look β€’ Fishing Conditions πŸŒ” Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Air Temp 70Β°F Est. Water 67Β°F Wind 0 mph Pressure 1022 as of 7:20 AM ET Fair β€” bright nights mean fish feed overnight. Try early morning before they drop deep. 97 EXCELLENT Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light. El Paso County β€’ Borderland TX Your Local *Fishing Resource* El Paso's in-town fishing spot is Ascarate Lake, a 48-acre county lake with winter trout and summer catfish. TPWD sets statewide limits; see the regulations below. Current Conditions β€’ El Paso Waters Species *Status* Largemouth Bass HOT Fall feeding frenzy. Bass are chasing shad and blueback herring. Crankbaits and swimbaits dominate. **Top Bait**Crankbait, Swimbait, Jig **Depth**10-20 ft structure Smallmouth Bass FAIR River smallmouth in deeper holes and pools. Slower presentations required. **Top Bait**Tube Jig, Crawfish Pattern, Ned Rig **Depth**Shoal tail-outs, 3-12 ft Crappie ACTIVE Pre-spawn or fall pattern. Crappie suspending over deeper structure. **Top Bait**Small Tube Jig, Live Minnow, Slip Float **Depth**12-20 ft brush Catfish ACTIVE Catfish feeding well in spring and fall. Target deeper holes and channel swings. **Top Bait**Cut Shad, Chicken Liver, Prepared Stink Bait **Depth**Channel edges, 10-30 ft Bluegill / Bream FAIR Bluegill in slower mode. Small jigs under a float near dock pilings and woody structure. **Top Bait**Cricket, Worm, Small Jig (1/32 oz) **Depth**Spawning: 1-4 ft. Non-spawn: dock edges 4-10 ft Trout ACTIVE Trout active in stocked waters. Cold water temperatures keep fish feeding. **Top Bait**PowerBait, Night Crawler, Inline Spinner **Depth**Stocked areas β€” designated lakes and streams Species status is based on seasonal patterns and current conditions for El Paso County waters. Always verify TPWD regulations for creel limits, size minimums, and any current advisories before heading out. 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Solunar Index Fishing *Conditions Dashboard* Air Temperature 70Β°F Optimal Bite Wind Speed 0 mph Calm β€” Ideal Barometric Pressure 1022 hPa Stable β€” Active Moon Phase πŸŒ” Good EXCELLENT Excellent bite conditions. Get on the water at first light. Extended Outlook 5-Day Fishing *Forecast* TODAY Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 86Β° / 67Β° 15 mph wind SLOW FRI Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 84Β° / 62Β° 7 mph wind SLOW SAT Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 80Β° / 60Β° 9 mph wind SLOW SUN Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 77Β° / 59Β° 6 mph wind FAIR MON Partly Sunny 74Β° / 57Β° 6 mph wind GOOD Lakes & Rivers Water Body *Profiles* 1 fishing waters within El Paso County β€” with species, access, tips, and restrictions. Ascarate Lake 48 Lake El Paso Β· Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr. Rainbow Trout (winter) Channel Catfish (summer) Largemouth Bass Bluegill Crappie A 48-acre lake in El Paso County's Ascarate Park. The county lists trout in winter, catfish in summer, plus largemouth bass, sunfish and crappie. County park; fishing from the shore and lakeside boardwalk. Angler Tip Winter is trout time at Ascarate. County rules: two poles per angler, five fish per visit. Texas fishing license required at 17+. [Field Guide](https://www.epcountyparks.com/parks) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a El Paso-area fishing lake, pond, or river stretch that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Fishing Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-fishing-spot) Local Experts Field *Guides* No El Paso-area fishing guides are listed yet. Guide Service or Charter Captain? Get listed in the Field Guides section and reach active anglers across El Paso County and the HERE City Network. [List Your Guide Service](/contact/) [Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days β€” Best deal in El Paso Reach all the Fishing traffic in El Paso β€” it’s a deal! 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/contact/) TPWD TPWD *Regulations* License requirements, bag limits, and size limits for El Paso County waters. Always verify current regulations at tpwd.texas.gov. TX Fishing Licenses Licenses, current fees, age requirements, and any free fishing days are set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. [Buy or check a license at tpwd.texas.gov](https://tpwd.texas.gov/). Bag & Size Limits β€” El Paso Waters Statewide and water-specific creel and size limits are published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. [See current TPWD limits](https://tpwd.texas.gov/). Regulations shown are for general reference. Special rules apply on many individual lakes and rivers. Always verify current rules with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at **tpwd.texas.gov** before keeping fish. Spawn Timing & Key Dates Season *Calendar* Year-Round Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, spotted) 5 per day combined; largemouth 14-inch minimum statewide. Special regulations apply on some lakes. Texas freshwater (statewide) Year-Round Crappie (white, black) 25 per day combined; 10-inch minimum statewide. Texas freshwater (statewide) Year-Round Channel and Blue Catfish 25 per day combined; only 10 may be 20 inches or longer. Texas freshwater (statewide) Spawn timing is approximate and based on typical El Paso County water temperature patterns. Actual timing varies by year and water body. TPWD trout stocking schedules are published annually β€” visit tpwd.texas.gov for exact dates and stocking locations. Questions and Answers Fishing *FAQ* Common questions about fishing in the El Paso area, answered. - Do I need a fishing license to fish in El Paso TX? Yes. Anglers need a Texas fishing license to fish public waters. See TPWD at tpwd.texas.gov for current license ages, fees and any free fishing days. - What are the best fishing lakes near El Paso TX? El Paso County has multiple public fishing lakes. Consult TPWD for a full lake-by-lake breakdown covering largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and bream. - When is the best time to fish for crappie in El Paso? The best crappie fishing in El Paso County is during the spring spawn, which typically runs from late March through April when water temperatures reach 55-65 degrees F. Fish move into shallower water (2-6 feet) around structure, brush piles, and bridge pilings. A second run occurs in fall (October-November) when fish stage deeper at 12-18 feet as water cools. - Can you kayak fish on El Paso County lakes? Yes β€” kayak fishing is well-suited for El Paso lakes, especially smaller electric-only water bodies. State-park lakes often offer kayak and canoe rentals and allow human-powered craft without a boating permit. Local rivers frequently offer scenic float trips combining paddling and bass fishing. Consult TPWD for blueway maps and put-in/take-out points. - What species can I catch in the local rivers? Rivers near El Paso typically hold a diverse bass fishery β€” largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, and rock bass in rocky shoals. Catfish (channel, blue, flathead) are common. Consult TPWD for stocking history and fly-fishing recommendations. Wade fishing at road crossings and kayak floats are the most productive approaches. - Do El Paso lakes get trout stocked? TPWD stocks select El Paso County waters with trout, typically in spring and fall when water temperatures are suitable. Stocking locations and schedules are posted annually on the TPWD website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/ β€” search for the freshwater trout stocking report. The standard trout bag limit is 5 per day during stocking season. Check the current TPWD schedule for specific lakes and streams stocked near El Paso. ITS ALL HERE! 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