How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Eagle Pass, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Eagle Pass, Texas, centers on the productive waters of the Rio Grande and nearby small reservoirs, offering year-round opportunities for bass, catfish, and panfish. Anglers targeting the Eagle Pass stretch of the Rio Grande enjoy a mix of shore and small-boat access, with current seams, rocky ledges, and deep runs holding a surprising variety of sportfish. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:390,697 kmProximity:35.2 %
Moon Phases for Eagle Pass
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minor Time:12:44 am - 02:44 am
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major Time:07:09 am - 09:09 am
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minor Time:01:34 pm - 03:34 pm
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Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Eagle Pass
Fishing in Eagle Pass, Texas is built around the Rio Grande, a broad desert-border river with deep runs, rocky shelves, and slow, silted bends that all hold fish. Most local anglers focus on catfish, bass, and sunfish, but the river also produces gar, drum, and carp for those willing to explore. Productive bank access can be found at public riverfront areas and under bridge crossings, while small jon boats, kayaks, and inflatables open up the better mid-river structure.
Seasonal patterns on the Eagle Pass stretch of the Rio Grande are driven by heat, water level, and current. From late winter through spring, rising temperatures and occasional flow bumps push blue and channel catfish shallow along flooded brush and eddies; cut shad, chicken liver, and prepared stink baits fished on simple slip-sinker rigs are hard to beat. Bass and sunfish activity ramps up in March–May as they slide toward rocky banks and protected pockets to spawn; small soft plastics, downsized crankbaits, and live worms or nightcrawlers do most of the work. Summer fishing means early and late windows—at first and last light, bass cruise current breaks and riprap, while catfish stack in deeper holes; when the sun is high, focus on shaded cutbanks and deeper ledges. In fall, cooling water reignites the bite across species, with fish feeding heavily around current seams and any remaining green cover.
The primary habitat types around Eagle Pass include riprap near bridge pilings, limestone ledges, outside bends with undercut banks, and slower backwaters formed by side channels or old oxbows. For catfish, target scour holes below riffles, the downstream side of rock bars, and the heads and tails of deep bends. Bass and sunfish relate tighter to hard cover—rock transitions, chunk rock banks, and isolated laydowns washed in from high water. Gar and drum roam mid-depth flats and slow edges off the main current, especially where the bottom shifts from rock to softer silt.
Effective techniques are straightforward but reward attention to current speed and bottom composition. For catfish, use a medium-heavy rod with 15–20 lb mono or braid, a 1–2 oz egg sinker, swivel, 12–18 inch leader, and 3/0–5/0 circle hook. Cast slightly upstream of the targeted seam or hole and let the bait settle; keep the line tight and let the circle hook load before lifting. For bass, a 6'6"–7' medium spinning or baitcasting rod with 8–12 lb line handles most tasks. Texas-rigged worms, 3–4 inch creature baits, and compact jigs worked slowly along rock edges are consistent producers; in low light, shallow-running crankbaits and small topwaters draw aggressive strikes along riprap banks.
Light tackle shines for panfish and multi-species action. A simple bobber-and-worm setup or 1/32–1/16 oz jig tipped with a small piece of worm will catch bluegill, redear, rio grande cichlids, and the occasional small bass almost anywhere you find slower water and visible cover. For gar and drum, many locals free-line or lightly weight cut bait or live baitfish near the surface or mid-depth; give gar extra time after the take, then come tight steadily rather than setting hard.
Success in Eagle Pass comes from matching your approach to the current and clarity: downsize and fish slower when the river runs low and clear, and rely on stronger scent, larger profiles, and slightly heavier gear when it’s higher and stained. Work each piece of structure thoroughly from multiple angles, and you’ll quickly dial in where the Rio Grande’s Eagle Pass fish are holding that day.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Eagle Pass area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Eagle Pass. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Seco Creek - 3.27868917831km , Old Fish Farm Pond Number 1 Dam - 4.26815062874km , Old Fish Farm Pond Number 2 Dam - 4.31436840917km , Old Fish Farm Pond Number 3 Dam - 4.36819628409km , Old Fish Farm Pond Number 4 Dam - 4.49639715718km , RÃo Escondido - 5.20923625424km , Manges Lake Number 1 Dam - 5.71465537081km , Manges Lake Number 2 Dam - 7.70343553918km , Hediondo Creek - 9.66248968815km , Winn Lake Number 1 Dam - 9.82491573492km , Paula Tank Dam - 10.19913303875km , Winn Exploration Company Dam Number 1 - 10.50825023316km , Winn Lake Number 2 Dam - 10.88171614401km , Winn Exploration Company Dam 2 - 10.92180122084km , Winn Lake Number 3 Dam - 11.42174302176km , King Tank Dam - 11.97102622607km , Saus Creek Lake Dam - 14.49009667589km , Xmas Tank Dam - 18.00079766096km , Leland Lake Dam - 18.32254959962km , RÃo Santo Domingo - 19.06568418514km , Mangum Lake Number 2 Dam - 19.68161049568km , Arroyo Calaveras - 21.57191323359km , Quemado Creek - 21.98202502353km , El Indio Farms Lake Dam - 23.15947099019km , W D Ranch Lake Dam - 23.49893135369km , Arroyo Texas - 24.16922309142km , Rusaias Hole - 24.30892871218km , Basse Lake Dam - 24.51339335955km , Arroyo San Rodrigo - 24.91601632189km , Halsell Lake Number 1 Dam - 25.76622512183km , Cuevas Creek - 26.18763461145km , Halsell Lake Number 2 Dam - 26.2618122564km , Bonita Tank Dam - 26.82056625002km , Saus Creek - 26.91827044894km , Burr Estate Lake Number 2 Dam - 26.92148044536km , Mangum Lake Number 1 Dam - 27.21500456705km , Lowrance Lake Dam - 27.31214448282km , Bandera School Land Lake Dam - 27.57228329579km , Chimeneas Creek - 30.43984578375km , Winship Lake Number 2 Dam - 30.65791720858km
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