Rio Libros
Leased Fishing Access
Brazos River downstream of Lake Granbury
Located on the east bank of the Brazos River near Rainbow, Texas in Somerville County.
Lease period: March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
Preferred contact: trespeacock@sbcglobal.net
Lat/Long:
Entry Gate 32.311241, -97.720607
River Access 32.316962, -97.728211
Area Description
Located at 1855 Co Rd 319, Cleburne, TX 76033. Rio Libros offers complimentary parking for TPWD leased access area users, as well as public access to the Brazos River for fishing or paddling uses. This site provides excellent access to the river for wade fishing as well as a put-in point for the 6-mile float downstream to TPWD’s leased river access area at Brazos Outdoor Center.
Special Conditions on Public Use
- Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset for bank or wade fishing and launching canoes, kayaks, or other floatable non-motorized devices for the purpose of fishing.
- Please contact Rio Libros by email at trespeacock@sbcglobal.net at least 24 hours in advance of arrival to ensure availability of space.
- Rio Libros requires that TPWD leased access users sign a liability form before accessing property.
- Park in RACA marked areas only. Do not drive down to the river to unload.
- All public conditions for visitation are posted on-site. Please be a good steward of the property so that we may continue to share it.
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 of it.
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.