Water Body Records for Brazos River
Updated March 7, 2026
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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 | 1.07 | 10.50 | Nov 22, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Longear | 0.57 | 8.77 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 0.98 | 10.75 | Nov 22, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | Fly Rod, J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redear | 1.25 | 11.63 | Apr 21, 2025 | Gregg Goebel | Fly Rod, Squirmy Joan's Special |
| 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 | 1.07 | 10.50 | Nov 22, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Longear | 0.57 | 8.77 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 0.98 | 10.75 | Nov 22, 2025 | Jamie Meaux | J-Moe Briminator |
| Sunfish, Redear | 1.25 | 11.63 | Apr 21, 2025 | Gregg Goebel | Squirmy Joan's Special |
| 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 | 0.00 | Mar 4, 2023 | Preston King | CJ's Punchbait |
| Catfish, Flathead | 47.30 | 0.00 | Nov 8, 2025 | Colter Marshall | live perch |
| Gar, Alligator | 29.10 | 54.75 | Apr 18, 2025 | Houston Hill Jr | Cut Carp |
| Gar, Longnose | 11.94 | 47.00 | Sep 1, 2024 | Bo Schwob | Fly Rod, Schwob Special Gar Clouse |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 0.95 | 10.00 | Jun 5, 2025 | Mason Shaw | minnow |
| 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 |
| Carp, Common | 31.50 | Oct 10, 2025 | Dylan Davis | Fly Rod, hamons buffalo better |
| 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 | 11.25 | Dec 6, 2025 | 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 |
| Bass, White | 15.50 | Jan 4, 2026 | Tyler Kaminski | clouser minnow |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 34.25 | Oct 15, 2024 | Joan Swartz | Hamon's Buffalo Getter |
| Carp, Common | 31.50 | Oct 10, 2025 | Dylan Davis | hamons buffalo better |
| Sunfish, Bluegill | 10.63 | Aug 3, 2024 | Tyler Kaminski | Grasshopper |
| Sunfish, Redbreast | 11.25 | Dec 6, 2025 | 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 |
| Bass, White | 15.50 | Aug 2, 2025 | James Rogers | roadrunner |