Did you  know that there was a stretch of river, right here in Texas that is home to some of the best top water fishing for smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass anywhere? The first 22 miles of river below the Lake Whitney dam  are  shallow, gem clear and virtually unspoiled by man. There is abundant wild life such as osprey, wild turkeys and deer. The towering limestone bluffs that form the banks along this stretch of river are thick with ferns, wildflowers, bubbling springs and water falls. And then there are the fish, Chris Shafer has been fishing this stretch of river for over 15 years and it just keeps getting better. Chris has been featured in literally hundreds of national publications such as Bassmaster Magazine, Outdoor Life, Southwest Fly Fishing & The Texas Sporting Journal. He has also been featured on many popular fishing shows such as Fishing Texas, Outdoor Trails, Americana Outdoors and Fishing Country. He has numerous record fish on lake Whitney and the Brazos river as well as several big fish awards. Chris caught the current Brazos river record smallmouth in May of 1997, a 7.0 lb., 22.5 inch beauty. The fish you catch in this river are unique, they are very muscular due to the strong current produced intermittently by the dam. Catching just one of these fish on a fly or spinning rod will be an experience you won't soon forget. The numbers of fish caught in a day varies with angling experience, a good day for a fly fisherman is 20-50 fish and spinning tackle usually produces anywhere from 20-100 fish per day. The fish vary in size from barely bigger than your lure to 7 pounds. The average fish is 2.5 to 4 lbs. The season varies with the weather, usually extending from March 1 through November with the warmer months producing the most fish in a day. All bass fishing is catch and release. Customers supply their own lunch, drinks & fly tackle. Conventional tackle & lures are provided. We are equipped with Kistler Custom Fishing Rods, proudly made one at a time right here in Texas for the very best fising experience.  The available river is broken up into 3 sections approximately 8 miles long. Access to the river is very limited and once you start there is no turning back until a take out spot is reached, for this reason this trip is not recommended for persons with heat intolerance or potential health problems, traversing the river can be strenuous under adverse conditions, please take this under consideration when planning your trip. 

The cost is $300.00 per day for 2 people with a 2 person capacity per boat, 2 boats including guides are available. Please call with any concerns or for an update on current conditions when planning your trip. Trips are available Monday-Friday.

Recommendations:  Polarized sunglasses, a hat and good foot wear. Due to the variable water conditions some wading in ankle deep water may be required, all persons onboard may have to help drag the boat over a shallow gravel bar. Packing light is a must, bring what you need for the day but leave the non essentials behind. This leaves more room in the boat for fishing and lightens the load if dragging is required. Wading boots or tennis shoes with wool socks are recommended. DO NOT wear "river sandals", flip flops or any shoes you do not want to get wet or that have slick soles. You will also want a camera and a long wearing sunscreen. Please be advised that sunscreen is the most effective when applied in the morning as you are dressing for the day, this provides the best protection and keeps your hands free of greasy lotions that may be harmful to fish and equipment. The photo gallery page page has a sampling of the best fish caught during last season.