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Lake Amistad

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Contact Info
10477 Highway 90 West
Del Rio, TX 78840

Phone:
830-775-7491
Basics
Location:
US/Mexico Border west of San Antonio
Size:
64,900 acres
Max. Depth:
217 ft

Description

Amistad National Recreation Area is the United States portion of International Amistad Reservoir, formed on the Rio Grande along the border of the US and Mexico. The reservoir is known for excellent water-based recreation, especially boating and fishing, and is surrounded by a landscape rich in prehistoric rock art, a vibrant border culture, along with a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Tour Companies

  • Nationwide Lakes
  • Boating, Houseboating
  • 888-454-8825

Houseboat Vacations If you've never taken a houseboat vacation before, you don't know what you're missing. Houseboating is a fun and easy way to explore the unique waters of North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with our customers to help make their trip the best it can be.

Fishing

Fish:
Black Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
Channel Catfish
Black Crappie
Fishing Methods:
Topwater baits, buzzbaits and spinner baits work well in the early morning and late evening. Crankbaits can be effective along rocky shorelines, points and dropoffs. At midday many anglers turn to plastics such as Texas and Carolina rigged worms or grubs to effectively fish the deeper waters near vegetation or rocky structure.

Details

Location:
US/Mexico Border west of San Antonio
Size:
64,900 acres
Max. Depth:
217 ft
Water Access:
10 Public Access Points (8 Concrete Boat Ramps)

Amenities

Water Features
  • Boat Ramp
  • Modern Restrooms
  • Swimming Beach
  • Stocked Fish
  • Fishing Pier
  • Picnic Areas
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Campground
Water Activities
  • Boating
  • Fishing
Water Services
  • Bait Shop
  • Boat Rentals
  • Concessions
  • Convenience Store
  • Food Service
  • Fuel Available
  • Motorboat Rentals
  • Personal Watercraft Rentals
  • Restaurant

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Amistad National Recreation Area is located on the US and Mexico border near Del Rio, Texas and is between San Antonio and Big Bend National Park. The park is 150 miles west of San Antonio on US Highway 90, and about 250 miles east of Big Bend via US Highways 90 and 385. Access to Amistad from the north or south is on US Highways 277 and 377.


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