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Location
Lake Dunlap is located on the northwest border of Guadalupe County near New Braunfels, within an hour's drive of both Austin and San Antonio. This 410-acre lake has a storage capacity of 5,900 acre-feet. Maximum depth near the dam is 40 feet.
Access
Free public access boat ramp under IH-35 in New Braunfels.
General Recreation
Boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing.
Location
Lake McQueeney is located in Guadalupe County approximately two miles west of Seguin. The pond area is 400 acres with a storage capacity of 5,050 acre-feet. The lake's prominent feature is Treasure Island, a residential area reached by a connecting bridge. Most of the lake is approximately 10 feet deep, with deeper sections along the center channel.
General Recreation
Boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. Lake McQueeney is home to the 'Ski-Bees' ski club and is used heavily year-round by water skiers.
Fishing
McQueeney held the state record for yellow catfish (104 pounds) for more than 30 years.
Location
Lake Placid is located in Guadalupe County between Lake McQueeney and Meadow Lake. The pond area is 248 acres with a storage capacity of 2,624 acre-feet. Most of the lake is shallow with maximum depths of 30-35 feet near the dam.
Access
Free. A public boat ramp is located at Exit 605 off IH-10 on the Seguin side of the river.
General Recreation
Boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing.
Fishing
Game species include largemouth bass, Guadalupe bass, crappie and catfish. Anglers looking for largemouths should concentrate on cool-weather months, or plan to fish from dark to dawn in warm months on this heavily recreated lake. Placid has many shallow water covers that support lily pad and moss in summer, and spawning areas in early spring. Fish move into lily pads and around boat docks during ski season. Chartreuse spinnerbaits take largemouths in Deadman Creek, where lily pads line the channel from May through October. Guadalupe bass will hang closest to rocks and gravel and generally are most abundant in the upper lake area. Four-inch plastic worms in dark colors with light-color tails catch lots of bass. Crappie like pilings around boat docks, especially those near deep water and the river channel. Small jigs, crickets and minnows are good baits. Channel, yellow and blue catfish are taken on trotlines or rod and reel. Channels to 5 pounds are commonly taken on chicken liver, shrimp and clams.
Location
Meadow Lake is located in Guadalupe County south of Seguin. The pond area is 153 acres with a storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet.
Access
Fishing boats only can launch at River Shade RV Park, 3995 S. State Highway 123 Bypass (at the river bridge), between 9 a.m. and dark. (830) 379-8826.
General Recreation
Boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing.
Fishing
Game species include largemouth bass, Guadalupe (spotted) bass, crappie and catfish. Largemouths and Guadalupe bass spawn from February through most of April in shallow water. There are some coves with water less than 10 feet deep that will hold both species through the spawn. Guadalupe bass will be found in areas with the most rocks and gravel. Plastic worms (4 and 6 inches) in purple with white or yellow tails and chartreuse spinnerbaits are good for largemouths. Smaller spinnerbaits with bucktail jigs in brown-red (cool weather) or brown-chartreuse (warm weather) combinations take many of the spotted fish. Some crappie is taken from submerged structures near deep water. Night fishing with minnows under corks around lighted boat docks is popular. Channel, yellow and blue catfish are taken on trotlines as well as by rod and reel anglers. Hot dogs soaked in liquid fish attractor work well for channels.
Location
Lake Gonzales is located in a remote area of Gonzales County, near Belmont, approximately 14 miles west of the City of Gonzales. The pond area is 696 acres with a storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet. Water depths of 25-30 feet are located in the river channel.
Access
No public access.
General Recreation
This lake is used year-round for boating and fishing with an increase in water ski activity during warmer months.
Fishing
Game species include largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Largemouths spawn from mid-February through mid-April and can be found in water from two to ten feet deep. Boat docks, lily pads, moss and drift logs hold fish most of the year, but ski-wave action makes most fishing difficult in warm months. Light-colored plastic worms are a preferred artificial bait. Crappie locate around boat docks and lily pads most of the year and can be taken on minnows and small jigs. Catfish, including channels, yellows and some blues, are featured at 4-H. Channel catfish spawn in spring while yellows wait for warmer weather. Skiers make trotlining difficult except at night and in cold weather. Channels take stink and blood baits. Yellows and blues prefer live perch.
Location
Lake Wood Recreation Area is located on the shores of Lake Wood, a hydroelectric lake owned and operated by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority to impound water needed to generate electricity. The pond area is 488 acres with a storage capacity of 4,000 acre-feet.
This quiet, scenic campground is approximately 5 miles west of Gonzales off Highway 90-A, on FM 2091 South. GBRA Park Rangers and resident park hosts provide professional management and 24 hour on-site supervision.
Access
Free. A public boat ramp is located at Exit 605 off IH-10 on the Seguin side of the river.
General Recreation
Fishing, boating and canoeing are popular attractions at Lake Wood. Camping fees are paid instead of boat launching or docking charges. Enjoy convenient access to the 488-acre freshwater lake from our central dock facility or take advantage of direct entry to the Guadalupe River from below the dam.
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