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Nueces River

Current fishing report for the Nueces River near Laguna, Texas

This page combines a live USGS flow snapshot with local weather and practical fishing guidance for the Nueces River stretch near Laguna.

Flow/Stage180.0 cfs / 1.52 ft
Best nowBass, Sunfish, Catfish
On The Water
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America/Chicago
Gauge: Apr 21, 8:30 AM

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Location Map
Coordinates: 29.42856679, -99.997287
36-hour weather outlook
Local Area
NWS updated 2026-04-21T07:44:26+00:00
Tue 8 AM to 2 PM
60° to 61°F
Chance Rain Showers
Rain: 73%Wind: 5 mph ESE
Tue 2 PM to 8 PM
63° to 70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rain: 24%Wind: 5 mph ESE
Tue 8 PM to 2 AM
72° to 75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rain: 16%Wind: 5 mph SE
Wed 2 AM to 8 AM
67° to 70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain: 25%Wind: 5 mph E
Wed 8 AM to 2 PM
65° to 67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain: 25%Wind: 5 mph ESE
Wed 2 PM to 8 PM
67° to 75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rain: 10%Wind: 5 mph SE
Bank fishing report
Shore-focused

The Nueces near Laguna often rewards mobility. Low-to-moderate flow means targeting deeper outside bends.

  • Target outside bends, cut banks, and root balls.
  • Sunrise and sunset are the best windows.
  • Clear water requires lighter line and quiet approaches.
Boat fishing report
Structure-focused

Boat or paddle anglers can cover more bends and ledges where fish group by current.

  • Drift slowly through deeper bends and timber.
  • Watch for bait movement and bird activity.
  • Topwater is excellent in low light.
Sources & Live Data