Sabinal River Trip

[krackdawg]

Headed to this area (near Utopia) in a couple of weeks. Anyone ever fished this area? Any suggestions of artificials that might prove useful. Ill be taking fly rod as well as light spinning/ baitcast. Thanks!

[Phishtech]

The Sabinal is mostly clear and shallow, but there are deeper spots. A lot of the Sabinal runs through private land so pick your spots carefully. Utopia has a town lake that's got deep water and you can put a kayak in. Take light tackle, lots of sun fish, small bass, etc. Take pictures and post up here for us.

[jasonp]

I live right down the road from the Sabinal. Despite our recent rains, there are still several spots on the sabinal that are dry. There is water in the Utopia area but keep in mind that several spots went dry this past summer and LOTS of fish died. Some of the bigger holes that managed to keep water still have fish in them but you'll find few long stretches good enough to kayak. Also, while it's a navigable stream and by law you can paddle anywhere, there are several spots with fence or barbed wire stretched across the river with no trepassing signs. I've managed to get pass most of them but they are there. Right now, I'd suggest very light tackle and beetle spins or small grubs.

[Tomagus]

Been going there last few years(someone already rented it for this year. so we have to find another vacation spot)
last year the water was way down. still some fish there

[Earl]

Please post trip report with pics. I have never been down that one but sure looks like one for me to explore.

SYOTW,

Earl

[krackdawg]

Thanks for the advice... I will post a report when I get back. Wont be there for a couple of weeks... hope that area gets a little rain between now and then.

[krackdawg]

Trip was fun... caught lots of fish on fly & spinning tackle. Check out reports section, and thanks again for the advice!