3-DAY WEATHER FORECAST:
Fishing Regulations
Most species are currently managed with statewide regulations. The exception is largemouth
bass, which has a 16-inch minimum length limit. Daily bag for all species of black bass is 5 in any combination.
Angling Opportunities
Species |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Largemouth Bass |
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X |
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Catfish |
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|
X |
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Crappie |
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X |
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White & Striped Bass |
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|
X |
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Sunfish |
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|
X |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
The main lake has a small amount of timber, cattails and bulrushes, but by far the predominant type of structure is boat houses and piers. The upper lake has more timber and brush piles.
Tips & Tactics
Striped bass fishing can be very good on this long, sinuous reservoir. Downrigging jigs and crankbaits as well as drifting live shad can be very effective. The mid-lower lake seems to be best. Largemouth bassfishing can be excellent around any of the 1000-plus boat docks and piers. Crankbaits, jigs, and worms are top bets. Catfishing is best in the upper reservoir. The stained water and abundant timber along the Brazos River channel makes for excellent trotlining. Crappie can be caught using live minnows fished around docks, submerged brush, and bridge pilings. White bass are best during the spring in the river above the lake. Small jigs and spinners work best. Sunfish can be caught using live worms or crickets fished around docks, especially in early summer.
Our bait recommendations
Here's the baits that our Pros love for this lake.
Customer Favorites For This Lake
Here's the baits that our customers love for this lake.