Fishing near Terlingua, TX

Sitting in Brewster County at the edge of Big Bend National Park, Terlingua is the launch point for fishing and paddling the Rio Grande, which borders the park for 118 miles with an additional 127 miles downstream designated Wild & Scenic. In this desert, the Rio Grande and its tributaries, Tornillo and Terlingua Creeks, are the only waters that hold fish. Expect catfish, bass, and panfish along canyon reaches like Santa Elena — and remember you'll be at least 100 miles from the nearest hospital or supermarket.