Sandy Bottoms River Company
Leased Fishing Access
Brazos River upstream of Lake Granbury
Located on the north bank of the Brazos River in Parker County.
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Lease period: October 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024
Perferred Contact: Text 817-980-2528
Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp
Lat/Long: 32.580406, -97.892005
Sandy Bottoms Chavez Access
Lat/Long: 32.563572, -97.877014
Area Description
Sandy Bottoms River Trail Camp is located at 7026 River Trail near Weatherford, Texas in the Horseshoe Bend area. Sandy Bottoms River Company 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 take-out point for the 4.1-mile float from TPWD’s leased river access area at Fuller’s Folly River Ranch.
Sandy Bottoms Chavez Access is also in Horseshoe Bend located at 173 Chavez Trail near Weatherford, TX. This site, approximately 1.5 river miles downstream of the River Trail Camp, offers direct access to the river as well as a small dock to launch paddle craft or to fish from.
Amenities at Sandy Bottoms River Company include various types of accommodations for rent, restrooms, picnic benches and running water at the properties. Further information can be found on the Sandy Bottoms Facebook page.
Special Conditions on Public Use
- Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset for bank angling and launching canoes, kayaks, or other floatable non-motorized devices for the purpose of fishing or paddling
- Contact Sandy Bottoms River Company by text at 817-980-2528 (or 254-246-6934 as a backup) at least 24 hours in advance of arrival to ensure availability.
- Sandy Bottoms requires TPWD leased access users to sign a liability form before accessing the property
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.