TEXAS FISHING AREAS

December 24 2024

Texas is a top destination for anglers, with numerous lakes, rivers, and coastal areas offering a variety of fishing opportunities. Some of the most popular angling destinations in the state include Lake Fork, Lake Ray Roberts, and Lake Texoma, all of which are known for their large populations of bass, crappie, and catfish. The coastal areas of Texas, including Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay, offer excellent opportunities for redfish, trout, and flounder.

The prevalent species of fish in Texas include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, trout, and redfish. The best times of year to fish in Texas vary depending on the species and location. Generally, spring and fall are the best times to fish for bass, while winter is the best time for crappie. Coastal fishing is best in the fall and winter for redfish and trout.

Average seasonal temperatures in Texas range from the mid-50s to mid-60s in the winter to the mid-90s in the summer. Anglers should take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during the hot summer months.

When it comes to bait and lures, anglers in Texas have a variety of options. Live bait such as shad, worms, and minnows are popular choices, as are artificial lures such as spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and topwater plugs.

Interesting fishing facts about Texas include the fact that the state record for largemouth bass is 18.18 pounds and was caught in Lake Fork. Additionally, Texas is home to the only naturally occurring population of alligator gar in the world, and the state record for this species is over 300 pounds.

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Location State
Alan Henry Reservoir
Texas
Alvarado Lake
Texas
Andrew Brown East Big
Texas
Aquilla Lake
Texas
B. A. Steinhagen Lake
Texas
Baird Lake
Texas
Bardwell Lake
Texas
Bellwood Lake
Texas
Belton Lake
Texas
Benbrook Lake
Texas
Big Creek Reservoir
Texas
Bob Sandlin Lake
Texas
Bouton Lake: (936) 897-1068
Texas
Brady Creek Reservoir
Texas
Braunig Lake
Texas
Caddo Lake
Texas
Calaveras Lake
Texas
Canyon Lake
Texas
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Texas
Choke Canyon Reservoir
Texas
Clear Lake: (940) 627-5475
Texas
Coleto Creek Reservoir
Texas
Cooper Lake
Texas
Crappie
Texas
Creekside Fishing Area
Texas
Eagle Mountain Lake
Texas
Fairfield Lake
Texas
Fayette Co. Lake
Texas
Fishermans Point Fishing Site
Texas
Fort Phantom Hill Lake
Texas
Gibbons Creek Reservoir
Texas
Graham Lake
Texas
Granger Lake
Texas
Grapevine Lake
Texas
Greenbelt Reservoir
Texas
Houston County Lake
Texas
Hubbard Creek Reservoir
Texas
Inks Lake
Texas
J.B. Thomas Reservoir
Texas
Joe Pool Lake
Texas
Kickapoo Reservoir
Texas
Kirby Lake
Texas
Lady Bird Lake (Town)
Texas
Lake Amistad
Texas
Lake Amon G. Carter
Texas
Lake Arlington
Texas
Lake Arrowhead
Texas
Lake Athens
Texas
Lake Austin
Texas
Lake Bastrop
Texas
Lake Bridgeport
Texas
Lake Brownwood
Texas
Lake Buchanan
Texas
Lake Casa Blanca
Texas
Lake Cisco
Texas
Lake Coleman
Texas
Lake Conroe
Texas
Lake Corpus Christi
Texas
Lake Cypress Springs
Texas
Lake Dunlap
Texas
Lake E. V. Spence
Texas
Lake Fork Reservoir
Texas
Lake Georgetown
Texas
Lake Gilmer
Texas
Lake Grady T. Wallace
Texas
Lake Granbury
Texas
Lake Hawkins
Texas
Lake Holbrook
Texas
Lake Houston
Texas
Lake Jacksonville
Texas
Lake Kemp
Texas
Lake Lavon
Texas
Lake Lewisville
Texas
Lake Limestone
Texas
Lake Lyndon B. Johnson (Lbj)
Texas
Lake Marble Falls
Texas
Lake Mcqueeney
Texas
Lake Meredith
Texas
Lake Mexia
Texas
Lake Mineral Wells
Texas
Lake Murvaul
Texas
Lake Nacogdoches
Texas
Lake Nasworthy
Texas
Lake O` The Pines
Texas
Lake Palestine
Texas
Lake Quitman
Texas
Lake Raven
Texas
Lake Ray Hubbard
Texas
Lake Ray Roberts
Texas
Lake Striker
Texas
Lake Tawakoni
Texas
Lake Travis
Texas
Lake Tyler
Texas
Lake Waco
Texas
Lake Whitney
Texas
Lake Wood
Texas
Leon Reservoir
Texas
Lone Star Lake
Texas
Mackenzie Reservoir
Texas
Martin Creek Lake
Texas
Mccarty Lake
Texas
Mcclellan Reservoir
Texas
Medina Lake
Texas
Mill Creek Reservoir
Texas
Millers Creek Reservoir
Texas
Miss Directed Fishing Charters
Texas
Mountain Creek Lake
Texas
Navarro Mills Lake
Texas
O.C. Fisher Reservoir
Texas
O.H. Ivie
Texas
Palo Duro Reservoir
Texas
Palo Pinto Reservoir
Texas
Possum Kingdom Lake
Texas
Proctor Lake
Texas
Purtis Creek Lake
Texas
Ratcliff Lake
Texas
Richland Chambers Reservoir
Texas
Sam Rayburn Lake
Texas
Somerville Lake
Texas
Squaw Creek Reservoir
Texas
Stamford Reservoir
Texas
Stillhouse Hollow
Texas
Sweetwater Reservoir
Texas
Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir
Texas
Twin Buttes Reservoir
Texas
Walter E. Long Lake (Decker)
Texas
White River Reservoir
Texas
White Rock Lake
Texas
Wichita Reservoir
Texas
Wright Patman Lake
Texas
Zebco Lake (Tffc)
Texas
       

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