Devils River TX

[LrgmouthShad]

Anyone been on Devils River TX? A friend is suggesting we float and fish there in May but according to a quick google search it can be a dangerous venture. I am interested in but cautious of this potential adventure. Hoping you fine gentlemen have some advice.

[Fishingmickey]

Hi Lrgmouth,

     There is a outfitter or two that organizes trips down the Devils river. I have know several people that have taken the trip and one of these days I'd love to do it too,  I think timing your trip is critical.  You don't want to go when the water is really low nor really high either. It's pretty much a point to point float down a very primitive and pristine section of river.

     There are rules about making sure you pack out everything you pack in. Including the "dueces" you drop along the way.  I think the "floats" vary in length with the long trip taking up to a week.

     Very clear water, very good fishing is what I have heard.

There should be plenty of information on the web about it and the outfitters.

Best regards,

FM

 

PS We'll have to get together and fish Stillhouse sometime,

[steve carpenter]

Know a couple that took a guided trip there. They loved it. Very isolated . Don't think they fished it though

[Kev-mo]

Look on youtube for Jon B/Devils River. I think that's what he goes by. Anyway he did a multi day trip. Pretty sure it was BC so I don't remember too many details but maybe it'll springboard you.

 

What I do remember was amazingly blue water and being fired up to go there. Bit of a drive tho...lol

[thediscochef]

  On 3/17/2025 at 8:16 PM, Fishingmickey said:

Hi Lrgmouth,

     There is a outfitter or two that organizes trips down the Devils river. I have know several people that have taken the trip and one of these days I'd love to do it too,  I think timing your trip is critical.  You don't want to go when the water is really low nor really high either. It's pretty much a point to point float down a very primitive and pristine section of river.

     There are rules about making sure you pack out everything you pack in. Including the "dueces" you drop along the way.  I think the "floats" vary in length with the long trip taking up to a week.

     Very clear water, very good fishing is what I have heard.

There should be plenty of information on the web about it and the outfitters.

Best regards,

FM

 

PS We'll have to get together and fish Stillhouse sometime,

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didn't know you were in new braunfels. if you ever wanna fish ray roberts I know that lake real good on foot and on (other people's) boat

[Fishingmickey]

Hey Disco,

     I've fished Ray Bob a few times. We had it as a stop in some of the old KATS tournaments. It's been awhile since I've been there. Pretty serious six hour hike from here.  If I'm up in that area I'll bring a extra kayak and we can see what happens.

Best,

Fishingmickey