The Guadalupe River

W.O.R.D. Invites You to Float the Upper and Lower Guadalupe River with a Virtual Reality Map of the River.

The Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (W.O.R.D) has partnered with FishViews to bring even more of the Guadalupe River to the people of Comal County through an immersive “street view” style map of the Guadalupe River.

CLICK HERE to experience the entire 10-mile stretch of the Nichol’s Landing Upper Guadalupe Paddling Trail, just upstream of Canyon Lake.

Experience FishViews’ most popular Hill Country tour! This stretch covers the Guadalupe River below the Canyon Lake dam. Famous markers included the Horseshoe, Devil’s Playground, the Chute, Huaco Falls, and more! You can also see businesses along the river to help plan your stay! TAKE THE TOUR

Nichol’s Landing Paddling Trail

Trail Length, Float Time & Take Out

Length: 9.9 miles
Float Time: 3-6 hours (depending on water levels and flow rates)
Put In: Nichol’s Landing
Take Out: Rebecca Creek Bridge
Alternate take-out: F.M. 311 ( 5.4 miles from Nichol’s Landing)

There are a number of rapids on the 10-mile stretch that demand careful inspection. Approximately 1.5 miles below FM 311 crossing a chute to the left of the island at Mueller Falls creates an exciting fast water run. About 5 miles below FM 311, a chute to the left of Rust Falls provides another exciting passageway.

For more information visit Texas Parks & Wildlife

Guadalupe River Trout Stocking

Texas Parks and Wildlife annually stocks fingerling and adult Rainbow Trout in the Canyon Lake Tailrace during the winter. There should be a good supply of fish whenever you find time to visit! View the stocking report here.

People tubing on a calm river lined with green trees under a blue sky with white clouds, colorful inner tubes clustered along the waterway.
Three people in a red inflatable boat fishing on a calm river with lush green trees along the bank.
Cypress trees with large, exposed roots in a calm river by a grassy park.
River winding through a forested bank with sunlit trees and exposed roots along the water.
Aerial view of a winding river through a small town with green lawns and trees, hillside forest in the background at sunset.
Aerial view of a winding river flanked by dense green forest, with autumn-colored trees on the left bank.
Two trees with exposed roots by a calm river, nestled among large rocks and a green forest edge.
Cypress trees with exposed roots along a calm river under a blue sky.
People in colorful inflatable rafts and boats on a calm lake surrounded by green trees.
Group of people lounging on yellow inflatable tubes in a river, smiling and waving at the camera.
People tubing on a sunny river day: many colorful inner tubes float on the water and line the shore, with a bridge overhead and a roadside scene of cars and a yellow-black maintenance vehicle in the distance.
A rocky creek with small cascades running through a leafless forest and green grass nearby.