Ryan Wags is a professional licensed fishing guide and a professional guitarist. If you have another lake in mind, please, let me know. Let's go catch some fish!
I am a professional licensed fishing guide specializing in largemouth bass trips in Central Texas on Lakes Fayette, Bastrop, Austin, Dunlap, and other parts of the Guadalupe River. I am NOT limited to the lakes just mentioned and have experience catching nice fish at many other lakes. I am a graduate of the Business School at The University of Texas, in Austin. I worked in the corporate world afte
r college, but now proud to earn an honest living, working hard at what I truly love to do the most, FISH AND PLAY MUSIC. I am also an accomplished classical guitarist and have played the finest venues in Austin for years. I have played on rock and roll stages (as a teenager) and have since played both guitar and drums and professionally performed in many styles of music, including, rock, jazz, country, classical music for wedding ceremonies, blues and Si, Senor, even mariachi. I am the founder and principle songwriter of my band, ACOUSTIC JUNGLE. I have been hired to play events for Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, actress and model Eva Longoria, the U.S. military, Mayors of 3 cities, Texas tycon, and former owner of the Houston Astros, Drayton McLane, Presidents and Chancellors for UT, A&M, and St. Edwards and shared the bill with some of the top acoustic guitarists in the world. I have written, and recorded 3 studio albums and fully produced my latest CD, "PIRATES & GYPSIES. Chances are, if you have been to Gruene, you have seen me playing acoustic guitar. Anyone who knows me is well aware of my passion and dedicaton to catching fish and playing music. Thanks for checking out my page. Be sure to visit www.ryanwagsfishing.com. I don't think you can find a more passionate angler. I'll give it all I've got and do my best.
05/06/2026
After the water level being drawn low for slightly over 3 years, it's been sooooooo nice to have Lake McQueeney "back on the grid" with the completion of the new dam. She's filled up, and open for business, and so am i!
It's nice to have the expanded playbook open up in the Guadalupe region. We've got some good options in the area. Looking forward to also fishing Lake Placid, which is just below Mcqueeney. I can only be one place at a time though, & I'm getting around.
04/22/2026
Lots of interesting developments in the Guadalupe region. Most of you are probably aware that the recent rains this week have filled both Lakes McQueeney and Placid back up!!! The water will be a bit muddy for a while, but that's normal after flooding..... However, upstream at Canyon Lake is fine. We had a quality day today. Hopefully Canyon can find a way to get more water as we approach summer. As long as it's open, I will keep going. Such a fun place to fish.
04/16/2026
It was nice to get out on Canyon Lake this morning, and set some hooks! Nothing too big today, but...... I'm not going to complain one bit about a day on Canyon Lake catching fish. I love that place.
04/16/2026
Check out these bass! 😁😛
Yeah, I know, they're NOT bass, but dang, we had a blast catching a variety of fish with this man's two young girls. They were a lot of fun. They've been out before, and we've got a few Honey holes dialed in. 😛
04/08/2026
Each destination has its own vibe.... but no matter where you're at, setting hooks, and landing fish is always a thrill!
It feels like it's been spring forever this year, but it's still early April! Come getcha some... 🎣
04/06/2026
🚨📢 PB ALERT!
Yeah, I know. I've been "laying a little low" with posting fish pics lately, BUT...it's NOT due to "nothing to post!" Actually been doing quite well, (with solid quality).
Anyway, we had a really special moment TODAY when this 15-year-old boy landed his new PB (an 8 pounder) on his debut on Dunlap! 😱👊 It was a thrilling experience for all of us! Such total elation to see this big fish landed.
03/09/2026
We got off to a quick start with some good fish..... but then, a little later in the trip, the fish got even more good-er-er!!
Thank you, Fayette Largemouths for showing us a good time!
03/08/2026
I like what I'm seeing on Dunlap. Been putting some nice fish in the boat..... There is some rain in the upcoming forecast, which is much needed, but hopefully we'll still get on the water a bit next week. That's the plan with a few destinations on the calendar.
02/21/2026
We had some good ones on Dunlap..... Like what I'm seeing!! 🐷🏈🐖