Nueces River
From the Hill Country the Nueces runs south past Barksdale and Crystal City, turns east across the brush country near Carrizo Springs, gathers the Frio and Atascosa at Three Rivers, and crosses the coastal plain to Corpus Christi Bay.
Weather at the Nueces River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 315 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Edwards Plateau northwest of San Antonio, Texas |
| Mouth | Corpus Christi Bay at Corpus Christi, Texas |
| State | Texas |
The river is impounded near Mathis to form Lake Corpus Christi.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Nueces River in Texas, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (27.895, -97.629) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (27.870, -97.609) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.374, -98.116) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.063, -97.880) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.067, -97.881) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Nueces River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Nueces River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey