Fishing information for Calaveras Lake in Bexar County, Texas, including documented fish, lake facts, access planning, cover, and official regulations sources.
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.
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.
| Water | Calaveras Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Surface area | 3,624 acres |
| Maximum depth | 45 feet |
| Impounded | 1969 |
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.
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.
Useful fishing structure documented around Calaveras Lake includes cattails.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.