Fishing Regulations

Statewide regulations apply for all species except largemouth bass, which has a 14-21 slot length limit. Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches and greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained each day.

Angling Opportunities

Houston County Lake has the potential to produce large trophy largemouth bass as well as large redear sunfish. The lake also has a substantial population of spotted bass.

Species

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

 

 

X

 

Spotted Bass

 

 

X

 

Crappie

 

X

 

 

White Bass

X

 

 

 

Sunfish

 

 

 

X

Fishing Cover/Structure

The lake has abundant standing timber in the upper end. Some native emergent and submergent vegetation is also present.

Tips & Tactics

Largemouth bass can be caught most readily in early spring and fall on a variety of baits.

 

 

Our bait recommendations

Here's the baits that our Pros love for this lake.