Water Body Records for Brazos River
Updated June 15, 2025
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Weight Records
This page ranks weight records caught by rod & reel, fly rod and bow fishing. All-Tackle rankings are displayed on a separate page.
All-Ages
| Species | Weight | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 17.97 | 32.00 | Jan 13, 2008 | Shane Davies | gizzard shad |
| Bass, Largemouth | 11.71 | 26.00 | Jan 28, 2016 | Mark A. Bohanan | rattletrap |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 7.00 | 22.50 | May 7, 1997 | Chris Shafer | brown 3/8 oz Rebel Crawda |
| Bass, Spotted | 2.51 | 16.50 | Apr 7, 2009 | Paul Birinyi | crank bait |
| Bass, Striped | 53.00 | 48.00 | May 27, 1999 | Ron Venerable | |
| Bass, White | 3.64 | 19.50 | Apr 17, 2009 | Chris Gamblin | |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 27.95 | 34.25 | Oct 15, 2024 | Joan Swartz | Fly Rod, Hamon's Buffalo Getter |
| Bullhead, Black | 5.15 | 20.25 | Mar 18, 2007 | Larry Feland | jumbo shrimp |
| Catfish, Blue | 48.00 | 48.00 | Oct 12, 2014 | Lucas R. Bishop | live perch |
| Catfish, Channel | 23.54 | 37.00 | Jul 28, 2013 | Christopher Schauer | |
| Catfish, Flathead | 58.10 | 47.64 | Jan 29, 2002 | Richard Parrett | |
| Crappie, Black | 1.13 | 13.00 | Aug 31, 2023 | Mark Alexander | Large Minnow |
| Crappie, White | 0.70 | Oct 2, 2021 | Robert Kyle Fitzhugh | Minnow | |
| Drum, Freshwater | 21.60 | 32.00 | Oct 16, 2020 | Joe Mynar | Hell Grammite |
| Drum, Red | 14.50 | 40.00 | Nov 3, 2023 | Hunter Krenek | Live Croaker |
| Eel, American | 2.45 | Mar 19, 2020 | Jace Ratliff | buffalo meat | |
| Gar, Alligator | 190.00 | 93.00 | Jun 3, 1995 | Blake Lovett | |
| Gar, Longnose | 11.94 | 47.00 | Sep 1, 2024 | Bo Schwob | Fly Rod, Schwob Special Gar Clouse |
| Gar, Spotted | 2.80 | 27.00 | Jul 1, 2018 | Justin Lee | minnow |
| Mullet, Striped | 2.20 | 16.31 | Apr 20, 2008 | Kim Hunter | live nightcrawler |
| Shad, Gizzard | 0.98 | 13.75 | Jul 19, 2021 | Barry Osborn | Fly Rod, Carp Slayer Fly |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 1.01 | 9.60 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 0.93 | 8.75 | Jul 8, 2005 | Lamar Dickey | Fly Rod, woolly bugger |
| Sunfish, Redear | 1.07 | 11.25 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Trout, Rainbow | 4.00 | 20.00 | Jan 18, 1998 | Bonnie Crews | corn |
| Species | Weight | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 2.92 | 20.00 | Mar 21, 2021 | Jamie Meaux | Magical Clouser |
| Bass, Largemouth | 6.63 | Jun 1, 2023 | Matthew Walts | Swimming Jimmie Mini Fly | |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 3.72 | Jun 2, 2023 | Matthew Walts | Swimming Jimmy Mini | |
| Bass, Spotted | 0.95 | 12.75 | May 5, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Nymph |
| Bass, Striped | 22.00 | 37.00 | Nov 9, 1998 | Michael Mckee | bucktail |
| Bass, White | 1.18 | 15.00 | Mar 21, 2021 | Jamie Meaux | Magical Clouser |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 27.95 | 34.25 | Oct 15, 2024 | Joan Swartz | Hamon's Buffalo Getter |
| Catfish, Channel | 2.08 | 18.00 | Jul 23, 2002 | Nannette Wooley | wooly bugger |
| Crappie, Black | 1.03 | 11.85 | May 5, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Clouser |
| Drum, Freshwater | 8.20 | 24.00 | Dec 30, 2009 | Keith Gerik | clouser |
| Gar, Alligator | 40.70 | 56.25 | Aug 1, 2020 | Ryan S. King | Red Dragon |
| Gar, Longnose | 11.94 | 47.00 | Sep 1, 2024 | Bo Schwob | Schwob Special Gar Clouse |
| Shad, Gizzard | 0.98 | 13.75 | Jul 19, 2021 | Barry Osborn | Carp Slayer Fly |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 1.01 | 9.60 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 0.93 | 8.75 | Jul 8, 2005 | Lamar Dickey | woolly bugger |
| Sunfish, Redear | 1.07 | 11.25 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Trout, Rainbow | 0.54 | 10.75 | Mar 17, 2009 | Michael Day | wooly bugger |
| Species | Weight | Length | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 35.00 | 33.00 | Mar 7, 2015 | Michael C. Armstrong |
| Carp, Common | 24.40 | 33.50 | May 6, 2015 | John L. Ruhl |
| Carp, Grass | 29.80 | 39.50 | Jul 1, 2017 | Hunter Graham |
| Carpsucker, River | 4.15 | 20.75 | Aug 11, 2005 | Bennett Crow |
| Drum, Freshwater | 12.13 | 26.25 | Jul 6, 2003 | Tristan Knigh |
| Gar, Alligator | 220.00 | Jun 2, 2021 | Sabian Walther | |
| Gar, Longnose | 32.00 | 58.00 | May 8, 2010 | Ian Reedy |
| Gar, Spotted | 7.10 | 44.00 | Sep 8, 2012 | Mitchell K. James |
| Shad, Gizzard | 2.82 | 16.50 | Aug 1, 2003 | Alex Beasley |
Note: Bow fishing for blue, channel and flathead catfish was legal only from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2008. Applications for bow fishing records can no longer be accepted for these species.
Junior Angler
| Species | Weight | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 10.20 | Mar 5, 2015 | Will Andrie | chatterbait | |
| Bass, Striped | 2.82 | 19.50 | Jan 12, 2022 | R. Marshall Smith III | Wardens Rooster tail |
| Bass, White | 1.88 | 15.25 | Jan 12, 2022 | R. Marshall Smith III | Wardens Rooster Tail |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 16.40 | 28.75 | Mar 18, 2018 | Cameron Reed | tortilla |
| Catfish, Channel | 4.14 | Mar 4, 2023 | Preston King | CJ's Punchbait | |
| Catfish, Flathead | 9.90 | 30.00 | Oct 28, 2016 | Mason Reedy | shad |
| Gar, Longnose | 11.94 | 47.00 | Sep 1, 2024 | Bo Schwob | Fly Rod, Schwob Special Gar Clouse |
| Trout, Rainbow | 0.31 | 9.50 | Mar 20, 2008 | Weston Hardin | Fly Rod, |
| Species | Weight | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Longnose | 11.94 | 47.00 | Sep 1, 2024 | Bo Schwob | Schwob Special Gar Clouse |
| Trout, Rainbow | 0.31 | 9.50 | Mar 20, 2008 | Weston Hardin |
Catch and Release Records (by length)
All Ages
| Species | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 25.65 | Dec 19, 2021 | Bruce E. Stevens | Live Bait |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 21.50 | Jul 11, 2024 | Vincent Drieling | Gizzard Shad |
| Bass, Spotted | 16.25 | Jan 29, 2016 | George Saber | jerk bait |
| Bass, Striped | 42.00 | Jun 4, 2009 | Todd Tran | gizzard shad |
| Bass, White | 16.25 | Feb 8, 2021 | Alessander Russian | Swimbait |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 34.25 | Oct 15, 2024 | Joan Swartz | Fly Rod, Hamon's Buffalo Getter |
| Drum, Freshwater | 28.00 | Jan 4, 2020 | Ramiro L. Castillo | cut shad |
| Gar, Alligator | 81.50 | Jun 1, 2013 | Jamie K. Mowrey | cut bait |
| Gar, Longnose | 55.00 | Aug 11, 2013 | Jamie K. Mowrey | cut bait |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 10.63 | Aug 3, 2024 | Tyler Kaminski | Fly Rod, Grasshopper |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 10.63 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redear | 11.73 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Species | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 23.80 | Dec 4, 2022 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 34.25 | Oct 15, 2024 | Joan Swartz | Hamon's Buffalo Getter |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 10.63 | Aug 3, 2024 | Tyler Kaminski | Grasshopper |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 10.63 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redear | 11.73 | Oct 21, 2023 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
Junior Angler
| Species | Length | Date | Angler | Bait or Lure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Largemouth | 24.00 | Jul 15, 2019 | Maverick Davies | swim shad |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 19.00 | Oct 10, 2021 | Cooper D. Stevens | |
| Bass, Striped | 41.25 | Dec 30, 2011 | Jeremy Croff | live |