Lake Amistad, Texas

Lake Amistad, Texas
Facts & Features

Amistad NRA (National Recreational Area) is the United States portion of International Amistad Reservoir, formed on the Rio Grande River along the border of the United States and Mexico.

Lake Amistad a huge, 65,000 acre reservoir and is known for excellent water-based recreation, especially boating and bass fishing. Lake Amistad is surrounded by a landscape rich in prehistoric rock art at Seminole Canyon State Park, a vibrant border culture, along with a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Lake Amistad is very popular with the Bassmaster Elite Series. Through 2008, the tournament was held here 3 years in a row. It returns for it's 4th year in a row March 12-15, 2009 and will also be here in 2010. Campgrounds are available at the Amistad National Recreation Area, but they are primitive. There are no hookups, though most sites will accomodate RVs. There are numerous RV parks in the Del Rio area that offer full services. Visit the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Lake Amistad, Texas
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Lake Amistad, Texas
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Lake Amistad, Texas
Game Fish & Online Licenses

Note: Special Fishing License Requirements

Texas fishing license requirementsapply when fishing on the U.S. side of Lake Amistad.

Mexican fishing regulations differ considerably from Texas fishing regulations in terms of size and catch limits. Also, all people in the boat are required to have a license whether fishing or not. The border with Mexico is indicated by numbered buoys running along the main channel of the Rio Grande.

Purchase Mexican fishing licenses:
Amistad Marine on HWY 90 West
830-775-0878
Fisherman's Headquarters
(Chevron at the Y of 90 & 277 N)
830-774-5670

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Guadalupe Bass
• White Bass
• Striped Bass
• Channel Catfish
• Blue Catfish
• Yellow Catfish
• White Crappie
• Bluegill
• Redbreast Sunfish
• Freshwater Drum
• Smallmouth Buffalo
• Common Carp
• Alligator Gar
• Longnose Gar
• Spotted Gar
• Gizzard Shad
• Blue Tilapia
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• Hawg Blawg - Big Ones that got away! Fun stories & fishing news.
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Lake Amistad, Texas
Lake Map & Directions

US and Mexico border near Del Rio, Texas. The park is 150 miles west of San Antonio on US Highway 90, and about 250 miles east of Big Bend via US Highways 90 and 385. Access to Amistad from the north or south is on US Highways 277 and 377.

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Lake Amistad, Texas
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