WE went last Tuesday, put in at 59 and went about 2-miles towards lake. I used my trolling motor and was casting lures. There were about 4 other boats that went further and were trolling with their big motors and from what they said, they all did better than me. I could have did what they were doing, but 25-whites while casting lures is more fun to me. We fished from 2 to 5:30. If anyone knows how to turn pics, please let me know. Oh yeah, there were some big ones, 16" 2-lbs.

Lake Level When I went fishing at 59 bridge (Jan.6,2015), this was the current water level. This level is about the minimum for my boat, 22-foot.

River Level at Airport When you look at the river level at nr Three Rivers, that is close to airport.

If anyone has been to the airport, does that seem to be correct water level, 1.45-feet.

Nice catch. Thanks for sharing. I agree with you on the lure casting being more fun.

Big boats will not be able to launch at airport its low unless you have a kayak it small John boat!!

If you click on the highlighted: Lake Level or River Level, in the above posts, you will see the website. I was curious if the water level at airport is only 1.45 feet deep like the website stated or is it deeper. I have no intention of putting my boat in at the airport ramp. I just wanted to know if the website info is correct.

Ramm yes sir it is, but it's still fishable just have to get pass the ramp area, when the river flooded it looks like it pushed a lot of sand and mud towards the ramp. I will be fishing airport bright and early Friday morning.

Great catch RAMM !I love to "feel the bite" too! Those are some fatties!

Hey RAMM, Great catch! Bet it was a lot of fun. I really enjoy fishing that river. If you don't mind me asking. What type lures were you using? I am hoping to get down there late next week or weekend. Weather permitting.

I went last week in a 17' Bass Tracker and went downriver from 59. It will be rough going downriver with another 6"-8" water level drop. Worst part is the straightway right past 59. About 1.5" deep in several spots.

Rapala� Shad Rap Lure

SIZE:SR5 - 2"
COLOR:SHAD

I haven't fished the Nueces in a couple of years now because of the drought conditions, but this thread has gotten me excited again. Glad to hear that there is a run this year. With the good weather expected this weekend and the number of hits this thread has received (over 2k), I expect heavy traffic. My questions: is there enough water above the Airport Ramp to fish or even for the fish to travel up river? If so can I take my 2 man Bass Raider up river with a 2hp outboard? Or will I be better off with a Kayak?
I'd like to stay away from the traffic and larger boats at 59 bridge. If any of you guys who have already invested their time on early expeditions would let me know I would appreciate the information.

Back in the day, in the first pic, I am next to my dad, I am holding my stringer and my friend in the white shirt is holding the other end, 170 whites, not sure what the grand total was.

Love those old pictures, and it was back in the day when there were no limits. You could easily catch 300 a day back then, and you usually stopped not because the bite slowed down, you stopped because you got tired of catching them, and then had the thought of how long it was going to take you to clean them.
What I love about the river is it's still as wild today as it was back then. No real development along the shorelines to speak of.
I fear with all the new oil field money that may end up changing which I hope it never happens.