The Devils River

TGOT Fishing and Exploring the Wilds of Texas

The Devils River

Fishing the Devils River

The Guides of Texas is offering trips down the beautiful and challenging Devils River. This trip is a three day and two night float that covers 26 miles. The float is made in stable and maneuverable Wenonah Canoes, that are packed lightly and efficiently. We provide great meals and comfortable camping gear. A visiting angler needs to worry about nothing, but bringing a couple of rods, a few flies, a change of clothes and a sense of adventure.

This is one of the last truly wild rivers in the nation. The river is very unique as it flows through the stark countryside at the junction of the Edward's Plateau, Tamaulipan Scrub, and the Chihuahuan Desert. The river is crystal clear and it flows year around due to the springs that gush out of the surrounding hillsides. This is a tremendous river with great opportunities to catch trophy smallmouth and largemouth bass. The fishing on the Devils River can be challenging, especially in areas where there is little or no cover for fish to hide. Each angler will be in a separate canoe with his or her own guide. This allows for the two parties to split up and explore all the nooks and crannies where fish hide. Together, the guide and angler will explore side channels, different flies and techniques allowing the angler to have a unique Devils River experience.

This trip is not for the person who is not willing to rough it and be exposed to the elements. We cover the river from Baker's Crossing down to the Blue Sage Subdivision. This is 26+ mile trip. All meals are provided and all meals are excellent. We work very hard to put our clients on fish. We make a trip on the roughest river in Texas an absolute pleasure.

We ask that anybody considering this float be in good physical shape and able to walk down semi-rough rapids. This trip is limited to two anglers due to the limited amount of camping spots on the river.

We make the trips out of stable, efficiently packed Wenonah Canoes. We believe that this is the best way to see the river. Compared to other forms of fishing craft, fly fishing from a canoe with somebody paddling is the best way to cover water and have the most shots at catching big fish. If a Devils River fly fishing adventure is something that you would like to experience, please call or email us for more details.

$1875 per person (3 days 2 nights on river)

Devils River Trips:

$1875 per person (3 days 2 nights on river)

MEALS DURING FLOAT

Day 1 of float:

Breakfast (Tacos and drinks picked up on the way to the river.)

Lunch (tortilla wraps, ham/turkey, cheese, spring mix, tomato, avocado, chips)

Dinner (Grilled Chicken breast, rice, carrot salad)

Day 2 of float:

Breakfast (granola bars, bagels, peanut butter, oatmeal)

Lunch (tortilla wraps, ham/turkey, cheese, spring mix, tomato, avocado, chips)

Dinner (Grilled steaks, cheese tortellini, tomato cucumber salad)

Day 3 of float:

Breakfast (granola bars, bagels, peanut butter, oatmeal)

Lunch (Hard Salami/summer sausage, block cheese, crackers)

Dinner (back in Del Rio)

We'll have a coffee press. Please bring your favorite coffee grounds and a small thermos. We'll pack it accordingly.

Water: 24 bottles of water (4 per day/fisherman) will be brought on the trip plus two water filtration systems (for guides, coffee, cooking, extra water etc...)

Feel free to bring a bottle of wine, flask of liquor, or cans of beer for each night. Just let us know so we can pack it accordingly.

SLEEPING AND CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS:

What we provide per fisherman...

Single man tent

50 degree sleeping bag

Sleeping bag liner

Sleeping pad

Sleeping pillow

YOUR FLOAT TRIP NEEDS...

Small headlamp if you'll be reading in your tent.

You may want an extra small pillow or stuff sack with clothing for added comfort in tent.

2-3 pairs of long pants (no shorts)

2-3 long sleeve shirts

2 sun protective hats or sun mask

Wading boots (vip)

Sandals or flip flops to wear around camp.

Light camp towel if you plan on bathing

Personal hygiene amenities

Polarized sunglasses (preferably two pair)

Sleeping clothing

Rain jacket

YOUR FISHING NEEDS...

Rods: 2-3 rods between 6-8 wt. (only one rod will be rigged up at a time while fishing)

Line: floating and a 5 - 10 foot sink tip line

Leaders: 6ft 12#, 8ft 10#, 10ft 8# (two of each should be fine)

Tippet: 6# 8# 10# 12# pound tippet

Flies: about four of each...

#8 Bead head wolly buggar, brown or rust colored, preferably tied with schlappen hackel

Medium sized light colored poppers

Whitlock's swimming frog

Medium sized, light colored baitfish patterns

Small heavy bugs (large nymphs, crayfish looking stuff)

Large bushy flies with no or little weight

DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

The Devil's River is a small out-of-the-way river and we do not expect and rarely have last-minute requests for reservations.

A $400 deposit per person is required to secure your reservation. Due to reservations in lodging and access fees, $400 from each client is non-refundable. The remainder of the deposit is (1) not refundable unless that space can be refilled and (2) assignable to another person or transferable to any other open date within that season. Final payment is due at the time of departure.

The difference of your deposit will be refunded in full if notice of cancellation is received thirty days prior to arrival.

SEVERE WEATHER (WIND/RAIN/FLOODING) CONTINGENCY PLANS

We pride ourselves on our contingency plans.

We will not be on the river during severe weather or if imminent severe weather threatens.

We can offer three day trips on any one of several rivers with varying degrees of comfort.

We can base ourselves out of any number of bed and breakfasts/hotels/motels throughout the hill country.

Prices for contingency trips will not increase.

IMPORTANT INFO

Devils River State Natural Area

Del Rio Weather

Wiki Devils River

Del Rio Hospital Emergency