Best fishing near Montalba
10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Montalba, Texas — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 10 of 10 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Athens
Good
19.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 80°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Athens is a popular fishing destination in Texas that is known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Other fish species you may find include…
Why 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
L⛰
#2
Lake Jacksonville
Good
30.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 78°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Jacksonville is a beautiful fishing spot in Texas. Fish species abundant in the lake include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Visitors can also enjoy…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
F⛰
#3
Fairfield Lake
Good
17.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Mostly Cloudy · 77°F · 5 mph wind
Fairfield Lake is a popular fishing spot in Texas, USA, known for its abundant fish species, including catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, and sunfish. Anglers can enjoy fishing…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
Z⛰
#4
Zebco Lake (TFFC)
Good
19.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 80°F · 5 mph wind
The Zebco Lake TFFC fishing area is located in Athens, Texas, and offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
L⛰
#5
Lake Palestine
Good
26.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Cloudy · 78°F · 5 mph wind
Lake Palestine is a renowned fishing destination in Texas, USA, known for its abundance of fish species such as largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, and crappie. The area offers…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
R⛰
#6
Richland Chambers Reservoir
Fair
25.8 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Mostly Cloudy · 77°F · 10 mph wind
Richland Chambers Reservoir in Texas is a popular fishing spot due to its abundance of fish species such as catfish, crappie, white bass and hybrid striped bass. Fishing…
Why 50: live conditions (fair)
50Solid
B⛰
#7
Bellwood Lake
Good
37.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 78°F · 5 mph wind
Bellwood Lake is a favorite fishing spot in Texas, USA. Fish species commonly found in the lake include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
C⛰
#8
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Good
30.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Cloudy · 79°F · 5 mph wind
Cedar Creek Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Texas, USA. The reservoir is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass. Nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
P⛰
#9
Purtis Creek Lake
Good
30.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance T-storms · 79°F · 10 mph wind
Purtis Creek Lake, located in East Texas, offers a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Nearby activities include hiking, boating…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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#10
Houston County Lake
Fair
37.7 mi away
· Water 83°F · a bit warm· Muddy · 161 FNU — blown out· Mostly Cloudy · 77°F · 5 mph wind
Houston County Lake is a popular fishing destination in Texas, USA, with its abundance of fish species like bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish. The lake is surrounded by parks…
Why 43: live conditions (fair)
43Rated
Fishing near Montalba
The Montalba area has 10 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Montalba
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.