Brazos River Milam County
Access Areas 1 and 2
Leased Fishing Access
Brazos River downstream of FM 979
Brazos River near Calvert, TX in Milam County. See map.
Lease period: May 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024
Phone: 979-219-4808
Area 1
Lat/Long: 30.977162, -96.761887
Area 2
Lat/Long: 30.919294, -96.746588
Area 1 Description
Located at 10794 FM979, Cameron, Texas. Brazos River Milam County – Area 1 (BRMC1) offers a complimentary parking area for TPWD leased access users, and access to the Brazos River for paddling or fishing purposes. This access point serves as a put-in for a 5-mile paddle from BRMC1 to Brazos River Milam County Area 2 (BRMC2). Alternatively, you can put-in at BRMC1, and do a short paddle upstream for good fishing opportunities in some deeper pools upstream of FM 979.
Area 2 Description
Located at 5988 County Road 259, Cameron, Texas. BRMC2 also offers a parking area, and access to the Brazos River for paddling or fishing purposes. This access point serves as the take-out for a 5-mile paddle from BRMC1. The river access point at BRMC2 is located approximately 1-mile away from the designated parking area through Brazos River bottomland forest. The landowner at BRMC offers shuttle services to/from the river access point to the parking area at either BRMC location. Please contact Paul at 979-219-4808 for details.
Special Conditions on Public Use
Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for wade fishing and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, or kayaks for the purpose of paddling or fishing on the river. Please call before you arrive to ensure site conditions allow for access. BRMC reserves the right to temporarily close access if sites get too wet or muddy due to rain or flooding.
Prior to arriving, TPWD leased river access users must contact BRMC to get the necessary gate codes and check site conditions to enter these properties. BRMC shuttle services must also be prearranged with the landowner.
Pack It In, Pack It Out
TPWD strives to leave our environment cleaner and more natural than when we found it. We encourage and expect all visitors to do the same by taking any trash and recycling out of the access area and properly disposing.
Angling Opportunities
Fishing opportunities abound in this segment of the Brazos River for largemouth, spotted and white bass. Channel catfish, freshwater drum, and sunfish are also good species to target. Fishing for largemouth and spotted bass is best when turbidity in the river is low, as these species feed primarily by sight. Anglers are urged to practice moderation in harvesting sportfish in this segment of the Brazos River, especially largemouth and spotted bass.
Fishing Regulations
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations. A current freshwater or combo fishing license is required for each angler to fish.