Lake Casa Blanca International State Park wraps the shoreline of a 1,680-acre reservoir on Chacon Creek in east Laredo, a few miles from the Mexican border. Locals and visitors come here for bass fishing, waterskiing, and shaded picnics in the heart of the South Texas Brush Country (America’s State Parks).
Webb County and the City of Laredo originally managed the land before Texas Parks and Wildlife took over (Wikipedia). Anglers cast for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie from the banks or launch boats from the ramps. Ski boats and personal watercraft carve wakes across open water. On land, families gather at picnic pavilions, playgrounds and sports courts. Trails wind through honey mesquite and other low-growing brush that replaced the region’s original grasslands over the past three centuries (TPWD). Ranger-led programs introduce the plant life of the lake and the surrounding South Texas landscape (TPWD Events).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Plan your trip for October through April. Summer afternoons in Laredo regularly top 100°F. Weekdays and early mornings bring calmer water for skiers and quieter fishing spots. Weekends and holidays fill the pavilions quickly. Book campsites and day passes ahead through the Texas State Parks reservation system. You can reach the park office at (956) 725-3826. The entrance sits on Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), minutes from Laredo International Airport and the downtown border crossings.
