Upper Comal River
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The Comal River, one of the shortest rivers in the US, is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer and flows 2.5 miles through the City of New Braunfels, eventually merging with the Guadalupe River. Diving on the Comal River begins just down river from the Wurstfest Grounds and continues to just before the Tube Chute.
The predominant fauna in the Comal River includes Bass, Bluegill, Rio Grande Cichlid und Blue Tilapia. Native vegetation found in the river include Cabomba, Ludwigia, & Vallisneria.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Bass
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#2
Perch
161
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#3
Crayfish
114
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#4
Catfish
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#5
Turtle
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#6
Blue Tilapia
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#7
Common Bream
4
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