Colorado River
The Colorado is the longest river with both its source and mouth inside Texas. It flows southeast from Dawson County through Ballinger and Marble Falls.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
River facts
| Length | About 862 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Dawson County |
Reservoirs along it include Lake Buchanan and Lake E.V. Spence.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Colorado River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Colorado River (Wikipedia)