The Lonestar State could easily be renamed The Angling State because of the large amount of angling opportunities that exist. From trout fishing to bass fishing to many other species, anglers looking to exploring fishing near home do not have to travel far to find good fishing in Texas.

From casting small dry flies to tossing streamers, here are some of the best rivers in Texas for fishing and exploring with onWater Fish.

Known for its clear waters, the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country is home rainbow trout and brown trout. It's stocked regularly by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The Colorado River in Texas offers fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, as well as catfish, sunfish, and carp. Because the Colorado River in Texas runs through several cities and town, public access is abundant and varied.

One of the longest rivers in Texas, the Brazos River offers diverse fishing opportunities throughout its course. Anglers can target species like largemouth bass, catfish, white bass, and crappie.

The Trinity River is a major river in Texas with abundant fishing opportunities. It's known for its catfish, especially blue catfish, as well as largemouth bass, white bass, and crappie.

A clear-flowing, spring-fed river, the San Marcos, means anglers can target species such as bass, catfish, sunfish, and Rio Grande cichlids.‍

The Llano River is a scenic river in the Texas Hill Country and has clear water in which several species of bass swim along with catfish, sunfish, and catfish.

Known for its pristine beauty and diverse fishery, the Nueces River has largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish, and Rio Grande cichlids.

With cold and clear water, the Frio River provides fishing opportunities for bass, catfish, sunfish, and Rio Grande cichlids. It's a popular destination for both fishing and recreational activities.

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Home to over 3,700 named streams, if you live in Texas do not have to search far to find fishing close to you. A unique fact about the waters in Texas is that all of the streams drain into the Gulf of Mexico.

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