Essential Concepts: Panfish are small freshwater fish such as bluegill, crappie, perch, and sunfish; they are common in warm, weedy water, and light tackle with worms, jigs, or small lures works best. Catch them near shore, around structure, and during early morning or late evening for steady action.
San Antonio River fish reward anglers who read habitat, season, and flow with care. Largemouth bass and flathead catfish draw the most attention, but sunfish, channel catfish, and smallmouth bass also reflect the river’s condition and can make any outing more instructive.
Essential Concepts
Habitat, season, and cover shape catches.
Bass and flatheads are prime trophy fish.
Sunfish reveal shallow-water quality.
