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Calaveras Lake

Fishing information for Calaveras Lake in Bexar County, Texas, including documented fish, lake facts, access planning, cover, and official regulations sources.

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Fish species in Calaveras Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Red drum on an inland lake

Calaveras offers red drum fishing alongside more familiar inland targets. A silver or gold spoon provides an artificial-lure approach, while the lake’s riprap and shoreline bulrush give bass anglers a different set of features to examine.

Calaveras Lake facts
WaterCalaveras Lake
StateTexas
CountyBexar
Surface area3,624 acres
Maximum depth45 feet
Impounded1969

For largemouth, try a worm near plant cover or a crankbait alongside rock. Channel catfish can be pursued with prepared bait or shad, keeping the offering near bottom. Match the rod and line to the intended fish: the same light setup used for small panfish is not a sensible default when deliberately targeting a powerful drum.

Access and facilities

1 public or commercial access facilities are listed for Calaveras Lake. Listed facilities include parking at 1 site, restrooms at 1 site, courtesy docks at 1 site, ADA access at 1 site, and camping at 1 site.

Cover and structure

Useful fishing structure documented around Calaveras Lake includes cattails.

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