Annual Events
Spring Flotilla - 1st Saturday in June
Fall Flotilla - 1st Saturday in November
Goliad Paddling Trail is a partnership between
Canoe Trail Goliad, San Antonio River Authority and
Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Goliad Paddling Trail
For lodging information see www.goliadcc.org
Austin
College Station
Corpus Christi
124 miles
149 miles
68 miles
Dallas
313 miles
Laredo
160 milse
Houston
New Braunfels
San Antonio
San Marcos
Victoria
Paddling the
San Antonio River
Goliad, Texas
148 miles
97 miles
91 miles
103 miles
29 miles
For More Information Contact:
Wilfred Korth
361-375-2824
Water Access Locations
GPS Coordinates
Hwy 59
Put-In
Latitude: 28 39’05.2”N
Longitude: 97 25’57.4”W
Goliad State Park
Take-Out
Latitude: 28 39’09.8”N
Longitude: 97 22’54.2”W
Alternate (Ferry St.)
Put-In/Take-Out
Latitude: 28 39’39.6”N
Longitude: 97 23’33.6”W
F
ishing:
This section of the river supports numerous sunfish, bass and
catfish. Small lures such as jigs, plastic worms, spinner baits
and light-line are recommended.
Wildlife and Ecology:
The luxuriant gallery woodlands of the San Antonio River floodplain contrast sharply with the adjacent brushland. The riparian corridor of the San Antonio River supports a great diversity
of plant and animal life along the river and beyond the banks.
Birdlife along the trail is especially varied, due to proximity of
diverse habitats and to the mild regional climate. Birds spotted
here include herons, kingfishers, hawks, phoebes and turkeys.
Native cypress, oak, and pecan trees grow along the river. Common wildlife encountered include deer, armadillo and squirrels.
It is not unusual to see livestock watering in the river. There is a
designated wildlife viewing area at the Goliad State Park.
Private Property:
Respect private property by not trespassing or littering and
keeping noise levels down. This river is classified as navigable,
which permits public use of the streambed and, if necessary,
the banks to portage any hazard. Any other use of private riverbanks without permission of the landowner can be considered
trespassing. Under Texas Penal Code ( 30.05), criminal trespass occurs when one enters property after receiving notice not
to enter. Notice includes verbal notice, a fence, sign(s), purple
paint on posts or trees, or the visible presence of crops grown
for human consumption.
Bring your own boat - no rentals available at this time.
Trail Length: 6.6 miles from put-in at Hwy. 59 bridge to the Goliad State Park access site
Float Time: 2.5 - 4 hours (depending on water levels and flow rates)
Please note: The Ferry Street access site is located approximately 5 river miles down from the Hwy. 59 Landing.
A variety of water types including quiet pools and several small riffles are present. Although there are no man-made obstructions on this reach, there may be snags to avoid, especially when water levels are low. Heavy rains and high water can
create dangerous conditions. The lower San Antonio River is a natural river that is unrestrained by flood control dams or
other man-made obstructions. As such, the lower San Antonio River is readily influenced by rainfall runoff that may create
temporary high flows and undesirable water quality conditions.
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Trail Description and Landmarks: