Falcon Dam (Completed in 1954) is located 30 miles
south of Zapata and is 150 miles above the mouth of the Rio Grande
River.
2004 Marked the 50th anniversary of the Falcon Dam. The Dam was a
joint venture of the Mexican and the US Governments pursuant to the
Water Treaty of 1944.
Heaviest time of release has historically been during the spring
months, when heavy irrigation is occurring downriver. During this time
all three US units operate 24 hours. A maximum capacity of 16,000
cubic feet per second can be released through the spillway, and in the
spring this capacity is often reached.
Cost: $35,000,000.00 US Share
Fishing
Falcon Lake has tremendous fishing all year. You can fish for Black
Bass, Stripers, Crappie and Catfish. Top trophy months are late
December, January and early February. Lightest winds and best all
around bass action from late September through November and again in
March and April.
Fishing Licenses can be purchased
from: Robert's Fish N' Tackle at 2425 S. HWY 83 (956)
765-1442 Zapata Ace Hardware at 2101 HWY 83 NORTH (956)
765-6971 Riverview Family Center at 117 S. HWY 83 (956)
765-4398 Super S Foods at HWY 83 & 9TH ST (956)
765-4861 Falcon State Park (956) 848-5327 You can also purchase
them online from Texas Parks
& Wildlife
The Mexico Federal Law
requires both a Mexican Fishing License and a boat permit anytime you
cross into Mexican waters with fishing gear in the boat. Everyone in
the boat must have a license regardless of age. These items can be
purchased from Robert's Fish N' Tackle 2425 S. HWY 83 (956)
765-1442 Falcon Lake Tackle 2195 S HWY 83 (956) 765-4866 or online
from Falcon Lake
Tackle.
Fishing Guide Services -Beacon Lodge at (956) 765-4616,
or Robert's
Fish N' Tackle at (956) 765-1442 or Falcon Heights Motel at
(956) 848-5229
Fishing Reports: Click here for
the latest fishing reports from Falcon Lake. Courtesy of Falcon Lake
Tackle. Click here to visit
Southtexasfishing.net for fishing forums & information about
fishing throughout South Texas.
UPCOMING
FALCON LAKE TOURNAMENTS
TOURNAMENT
DATE
REGISTRATION
CONTACT
SAN ANTONIO METRO BASS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT
SEP.30-OCT. 2
SEPTEMBER 30 AT ZAPATA COMMUNITY CENTER. WEIGH INS AT BEACON
LODGE.
