The maps included in this volume have detailed information on fi shing spots as well as facilities and general attributes of the fresh and salt water bodies profi led. See the legend on the right for examples of the Tables, Icons and other features used to identify hotspots, facilities and vital information displayed on each map.
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COVER: Tracy Wilson Eddy of Salado shows off a healthy redfish she caught near Port O’Connor—just one example of the fresh and saltwater bounty awaiting anglers all across Texas. PHOTO BY CAPT. KIM GOULDEN
Special Thanks to Our Countributing Pros
SABINE LAKE & PASS
Capt. Eddie Hernandez runs his Golden Hook Guide Service in the Sabine Lake & Pass area. Contact him at: Phone
409-721-5467
409-673-3100 Email ghgs.eddie@gmail.com Web goldenhookguide.com
GALVESTON COMPLEX
Capt. Derek York operates Sport Stalker Guide Service in the Galveston Bay complex. Contact Capt. York at: Phone 832-561-4984 Email spotstalkerfishing@yahoo.com Web fishgalvestonbaytx.com
MATAGORDA COMPLEX
Capt. Mark Talasek is a full time professional guide specializing in wade and drift fishing East and West Matagorda bays. He has been guiding the area since 1975. Contact him at: Phone 979-479-1397 Web TalasekGuideService.com
PORT O’CONNOR
Capt. Kim Goulden provides full service guided fishing trips out of Port O’Connor, and the action-packed area between Matagorda and San Antonio Bays. Contact her at: Phone
361-827-5473 Web PortOconnorFishingTrip.com
ARANSAS TO UPPER LAGUNA
Capt. Richard Thompson and Krystal White run R&K Coastal Outfitters from their Upper Laguna Madre lodge. Contact them at: Phone
361-319-2054 Email rkcoastaloutfitters@gmail.com Web RandKcoastaloutfitters.com
BAFFIN BAY
Capt. Gerad Merrit is a professional fishing and hunting guide who specializes in fishing Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre. He also guides seasonal dove hunts. Contact him at: Phone
361-228-0192 Web ParadiseGuideServices.com
LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
Capt. Brian Barrera of South Texas Saltwater Experience specializes in tarpon, snook, redfish, trout and all the sportfishing action out of South Padre Island. Contact him at: Phone 956-755-9413 Web InshoreFishingSouthPadre.com
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1 Hen House N 30 50.388, W 94 10.071 8/G5 Work crankbaits and spinnerbaits around the edges of vegetation; fall, winter, spring
Lake Steinhagen Essentials
2 Sulpher Creek N 30 51.082, W 94 12.283 8/C7 Work the creek channel, around vegetation and cypress knees with plastic worms; summer
3 Neches River N 30 51.429, W 94 11.856 8/D8 Poppers, buzzbaits along the river channel edge in vegetation; fall, winter spring
4 Sandy Creek N 30 49.773, W 94 09.422 8/Ins 2 Work lily pads, cypress knees with crankbaits & spinnerbaits; spring
4 Jake’s Creek Cove N 33 04.018, W 95 03.735 11/I5 Chartreuse/shad cranks, spoons, cast into schools; Jun-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
5 Front of Log Cove N 33 02.431, W 95 05.222 11/I3 Shad cranks, jigging spoons, troll; Jun-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
6 Main Lake by Cypress Cove N 33 02.112, W 95 07.569 10/G3 Chartreuse/shad cranks, spoons, cast into schools; Jun-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
7 Camp Branch N 33 01.556, W 95 06.076 10/H3 Shad cranks, jigging spoons, troll, cast into schools; Jun-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
8 Cypress Flume N 33 03.297, W 95 08.336 10/F4 Shad cranks, spoons, fish with flow direction; May-Jun, dawn, morning Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
FISH ATTRACTORS ON BOB SANDLIN
N 33 04.988, W 95 01.283 13/J5
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1 Hot Water Discharge N 32 27.453, W 94 28.308 12/ Ins 2 Red/natural Jigs, Rat-L-Traps, fish hydrilla in 8-20’; Dec- Jan, dawn, morning
2 Island N 32 27.414, W 94 28.154 13/I9 Frogs, topwaters, use topwaters near island long cast from boat; Dec- Jan, dawn, morning
3 Hydrilla Hump #1
N 32 27.229, W 94 28.302 12/H8 Jigs, shaky heads, topwaters, crankbaits, fish hydrilla edges; Feb- May, dawn, morning dusk
4 Hydrilla Hump #2
N 32 26.786, W 94 28.304 12/H6 Jigs, crankbaits, flukes, fish hydrilla perimeter in 10-20’; October- June, dawn, morning dusk
5 Hydrilla Hump #3 N 32 26.726, W 94 27.989 13/I6 Red/natural crankbaits, Jigs, fish hydrilla perimeter in 10-20; November- June, dawn, morn
6 Hydrilla Hump #4 N 32 26.684, W 94 28.321 12/H6 Jigs, crankbaits, flukes, fish hydrilla perimeter in 10-20’; November- June, dawn- morning
7 Hydrilla Hump #5 N 32 26.694, W 94 28.244 12/H6 Red/natural crankbaits, Jigs, fish hydrilla perimeter in 10-20; November- June, dawn- morning
8 Timber Cove N 32 26.724, W 94 27.989 13/I6 Jigs, spoons, work cove contours in 18-20’ in trees; March- June, dawn, morn, dusk
9 Saddle N 32 26.504, W 94 27.980 13/I5 Jigs, spoons, work back & forth in 16-20’ in saddle; March- June, dawn, morn, dusk
10 Creek Bend N 32 26.354, W 94 27.893 13/J4 Crankbaits, shaky heads, anchor in creek, fish toward point; October- May, dawn, morn, dusk
11 Boat Ramp Point N 32 26.354, W 94 28.206 13/I4 Crankbaits, Jigs, flukes, work contour of point and hydrilla; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
12 Timber Cove Hump N 32 26.622, W 94 27.912 13/J5 Look for spawners in Jan., fish the edges, ruts, timber; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
13 Hydrilla Beds N 32 26.328, W 94 28.670 12/G4 Jigs, crankbaits, fish hydrilla beds inside and out; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
14 Hydrilla Bed #6 N 32 25.909, W 94 28.643 12/G2 Soft plastics, crankbaits, Jigs, fish edges and ditch; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
15 Intake/Spillway N 32 25.835, W 94 29.051 12/E1 Soft plastics, hydrilla forms a point @ intake, hit edges; May- October, dawn, morn, dusk
16 Dam Area N 32 25.951, W 94 29.298 12/E2 Sit in 25’, cast plastics to dam, sit in 16’ crankbaits to lake; April- September, dawn- morn
17 Roadbed Point N 32 26.025, W 94 29.030 12/E2 Use whatever works, hit hydrilla, ridges, guts & ledges; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
18 Ridge Point N 32 26.200, W 94 29.618 12/C3 Finesse, look for spawners, make long casts to ridge; Jan.- May, Nov.-Dec., dawn, morning
19 Hydrilla Hump #7 N 32 26.216, W 94 29.218 12/D3 Seek spawners in Jan., fish perimeter hydrilla rest of the.; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
20 Hydrilla Point N 32 26.224, W 94 29.431 12/C3 Jigs, crankbaits, plastics, fish perimeter in 18-20’; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
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21 Hydrilla Hump #8 N 32 26.362, W 94 29.344 12/D4 Crankbaits, Jigs, plastics, work perimeter in 18-20’; May- Sepoint, dawn- morning
22 Cove to Island Ridge N 32 26.447, W 94 29.010 12/E4 Fish ridge edges of hydrilla, fish cove in Jan; April- Sepoint, dawn- morning
23 Recreation Ridge N 32 26.666, W 94 29.083 12/E5 Plastics, Finesse, fish hydrilla extending out 50 yards; April- Sepoint, dawn- morning
24 Hydrilla Ridge N 32 26.787, W 94 29.299 12/D6 Fish perimeter spring/summer, fish topwaters in the winter; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
25 Timber Cove #3 N 32 26.951, W 94 28.891 12/F7 Soft plastics, look for bedding fish, spawners; Dec.- Feb., dawn- morn, dusk
26 Big Hydrilla Point N 32 26.935, W 94 29.115 12/E7 Work hydrilla perimeter along point in 18-20’; Mar.- Sepoint, dawn- morn, dusk
27 Intake Area N 32 27.392, W 94 28.980 12/E9 Jigs, plastics, punch- hydrilla, good current; All Year, dawn- morn, dusk, evening
28 Discharge Side Pocket #1 N 32 27.204, W 94 28.410 12/H8 Jigs, topwaters, plastics, look for spawners; Dec.Jan., dawn- morn, dusk
29 Pocket #2 N 32 27.093, W 94 28.173 13/I8 Jigs, topwaters, plastics, look for spawners; Dec.Feb., dawn- morning
30 Timber Pocket #4 N 32 26.439, W 94 29.571 12/C4 Soft plastics, look for spawners ; Jan.- Mar., dawn- morn,
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS: For LARGEMOUTH BASS, length limit is a 14-18” slot. No minimum length on spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species = 8 fish in any combination, of which no more than 4 may be largemouth bass 18 inches or longer. Possession limit = 10.
For BLUE AND CHANNEL CATFISH, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.
For FLATHEAD CATFISH, minimum length limit = 18 inches; daily bag and possession limit = 10. Louisiana harvest regulations differ for many species and apply when fishing the Louisiana side of Caddo Lake. For more information, visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website or call (318) 676-7594 It is unlawful to transport live, nongame fishes from Texas waters of Caddo Lake to any other water body..
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South of Horse Island N 32 42.290, W 94 05.648 14/A6 Red jigs, chrome traps, fish cypress trees & laydowns; Mar-Sep, dawn, dusk-night
2 Jackson's Arm N 32 43.801, W 94 07.189 14/C5 Chatterbaits, spinners, swimbaits; light or shad colors—watch for shad at grass edges; Sep-Nov
3 Clinton Lake N 32 44.825, W 94 06.467 14/D7 Chartreuse/white spinners, fish spawning in cypress trees; Feb-Apr, dawn thru dusk
4 Government Ditch N 32 43.777, W 94 06.876 14/D6 Spinnerbaits, fish tight cypress trees, good with current; all year, all day
5 Alligator Bayou N 32 43.984, W 94 05.656 14/E6 White buzzbait, tops, stay near channel grass, pads; Jul-Oct, avoid midday
7 Ames Spring Basin or Old Folks Playground N 32 42.678, W 94 5.3399 14/E5 Frogs, buzzbaits, flukes; Fish vegetation/cypress tree mix in 2-4 ft. Midday, find shade.; Apr-Jun
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Chapman/ Cooper Essentials
1 Pelican Point N 33 19.811, W 95 40.300 16/G6 Red/shad topwaters early & late, pitch jigs into willows,; All year, all day
2 Cannon Creek N 33 20.481, W 95 41.103 16/F7 Bumpt red/white spinnerbaits into submerged stumps; Jan-April, Oct-Nov, morn-midday
3 Right Side of Dam N 33 19.272, W 95 36.688 17/K5 Fish suspend here, use deep crankbaits to rocks; Jan-April, Oct-Nov, morn-midday
4 Brush Piles N 33 18.363, W 95 37.242 17/J4 Find the buoys and you’ll find the brushpiles, work ‘em; All year, all day
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5 Moore Creek N 33 17.998, W 95 38.011 17/I3 Good spawning cove, red/shad plastics on c or TX rig; February-May, dawn-morn, afternoon
6 Finely Branch Creek N 33 17.402, W 95 41.223 16/F2 Red/shad plastics, watermelon swimbaits, work banks; March-June, dawn-morn, afternoon
7 Deep Well N 33 18.574, W 95 41.189 16/F4 Gold or firetiger deep crankbaits, work down and stop; May-October, dawn-morn, afternoon
8 Granny’s Ridge N 33 19.066, W 95 40.827 16/F5 Black Carolina rig crankbaits, work the hump; All year, dawn-afternoon
9 River Channel N 33 17.911, W 95 43.634 16/C3 Bounce jigs with rattles & big trailers off channel edge; Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, all day
10 State Park Shoals N 33 17.591, W 95 40.009 16/G3 White/green spinnerbaits, follow & fish creek edges; Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov, dawn-dusk
1 Moore Creek Buoys N 33 18.888, W 95 37.952 17/J4 Slowly fish minnows or green/black jigs 6 reels from bottom; April-September, all day
2 Honey Creek Rock Pile N 33 18.177, W 95 44.457 16/B3 Live minnows or jigs in any color, fish rock piles; February-May, all day
3 Middle River Channel N 33 18.304, W 95 46.073 16/ Inset 1 Live minnows or white/chart. jigs, fish channel edges; February-May, all day
4 Brush Piles N 33 18.323, W 95 38.286 17/I4 Live minnows or white/chart. jigs, troll brushpiles; February-September, morning-afternoon
5 Doctors Creek N 33 21.036, W 95 42.073 16/E8 Great spawning area, fish weedbeds with minnows; February-March, morning-afternoon
6 Johns Creek N 33 20.213, W 95 44.176 16/ Inset 2 Live minnows or white/chart. jigs, hit timber & weeds; February-May, morning-afternoon
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1 South Sulphur Channel N 33 17.733, W 95 45.542 16/ Inset 1 Live shad, split shot, let fall to bottom, reel up slowly; Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec, midday-night
2 Finely Branch N 33 17.753, W 95 40.411 16/F2 Crankbaits, Little Georges, troll rocks 100 yards out; March-October, morning-night
3 Granny Ridge N 33 18.786, W 95 40.826 16/F5 Troll ledges, bounce slabs off bottom, watch for birds; March-October, morning-night
4 Dam 1 N 33 20.183, W 95 38.372 17/I6 Burn rattletraps-schooling fish, watch for birds; May-September, all day
5 Lanes Island N 33 19.261, W 95 42.385 16/D5 Prepard bait, medium-heavy rig, anchor, fish bottom; Jun-Jul, Sep-Oct, afternoonn-night WHITE BASS
1 Pelican Point N 33 19.811, W 95 40.300 16/G6 Tie two crappie jigs together, 2’ apart, fast retrieve; All year, dawn-dusk
2 Dam Area Flat N 33 19.246, W 95 37.496 17/J5 Chartreuse slabs, bounce off bottom, fast retrieve; All year, dawn-dusk
3 Harper’s Crossing Hump N 33 18.856, W 95 39.110 17/I3 Green Little Georges, work top and edges of hump; All year, dawn-dusk
4 Borrow Pits N 33 18.012, W 95 40.953 16/F3 Shad pattern topwaters, toy-color slabs, watch for birds; June-October, dawn-dusk
5 Hump by South Sulphur N 33 19.122, W 95 36.723 17/K5 Live shad
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3 N 30 27.386, W 95 33.872 18/F2
4 N 30 26.769, W 95 35.186 18/D1
5 N 30 26.765, W 95 36.487 18/B1
6 N 30 26.732, W 95 36.427 18/B1 SOURCE:
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Lake Conroe Fishes BIG!
LAKE CONROE IS A TRULY UNIQUE and productive shery in a state full of productive sheries.
Covering approximately 22,000 acres and 21 miles from the dam to the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, it has ample room to sh.
It’s also a reservoir with sparse natural vegetation and has more shoreline development than any major Texas water body.
Yet, it continues to produce monster-sized sh on a regular basis.
e lake record for bass, a massive world-class 15.93 pounder, was caught on Jan. 30, 2009, by Ricky Bearden of Conroe.
Texas Fish & Game freshwater columnist Ma Williams wrote that Bearden caught the big sh while practicing for an Ignition Bass Club tournament.
“He was shing in the back of Weir Creek when the monster bass gobbled up the Texas-rigged black Zoom Trick Worm in about two feet of water.”
“Bearden’s sh was one of ve Conroe ShareLunkers turned in between Jan. 2008 and Feb. 2009, and it eclipsed the former lake record of 14.91 pounds set in March 1997 by Bill Boye .”
Conroe has produced numerous Sharelunkers but has the distinction of producing what was reportedly the largest sh ever captured during a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) electro-shock survey.
TPWD rarely catches double digit bass in these surveys but in 1998 they caught one that weighed 14.1 pounds on Lake Conroe.
In 2023, anglers caught 21 bass in the Lunker and Elite categories of the Sharelunker program, showing that trophy bass on this shery are not uncommon.
In fact, they are abundant for anglers willing to put in some time on this lake.
BLUEGILL: For those who enjoy the art of pan shing, Lake Conroe o ers an abundance of bluegill, providing hours of enjoyment for anglers of all ages. ese feisty pan sh are renowned for their scrappy ghts and delicious taste, making them a favorite target among recreational shermen.
TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore caught the two biggest bluegills of his life in two consecutive casts at Lake Conroe.
to deep docks, Lake Conroe provides a variety of habitats for crappie.
A popular way to catch crappie is to sh the many lit boat docks at night. Most are well lit and the combination of nearby brush and lights drawing in bait sh are a magnet for Conroe’s crappie.
CATFISH: Lake Conroe has viable populations of all three of the main cat sh species of Texas and the rod and reel records as recorded by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) are impressive.
“ ey were absolute monsters,” Moore said.
“And they con rmed the talk I heard for years about how Conroe was truly a world class place to target pan sh.”
e lake record channel cat sh weighed a whopping 18.50 pounds and was caught by Jody Baughman in 2011. e record blue came in 2019 on gizzard shad and weighed 67 pounds. e angler was Morris
CRAPPIE: e lake’s pan sh claims also include crappie. e lake is home to super healthy populations of both black and white crappie, o ering anglers the chance to reel in impressive catches year-round. From submerged brush piles
Flatheads (Opelousas, yellow cats) inhabit the lake as well and back in 1990, Jimmie Lee Johnson bagged a huge 86 pounder.
Size isn’t everything though.
Conroe also has tremendous numbers of cat sh, especially channels. Guides rarely come back to the dock without channel cat sh limits which put a big smile on the faces of the families who pursue them on this fun lake that’s productive for numerous species year-round.
1 Zack’s Lake Hump N 30 28.332, W 95 35.183 18/D4 Chartreuse pet spoons, troll, bounce jigging spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
2 Old Railroad Tram N 30 26.838, W 95 35.812 18/C1 White jigging spoons, work off bottom, troll with spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
3 Lake Betty N 30 25.959, W 95 35.529 20/H9 Chartreuse pet spoons, troll, bounce jigging spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
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6 Knapp Lake N 30 23.030, W 95 35.019 20/H4 Chartreuse spoons, troll, bounce jigging spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
7 Old Dump N 30 22.363, W 95 34.251 21/J2 Chartreuse spoons, troll, bounce jigging spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
8 Lewis Creek Point N 30 22.228, W 95 33.137 21/K2 White jigging spoons, work off bottom, troll with spoons; Nov.-Feb., Apr.-June, all day
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1 The 1st Jungles N 30 30.863, W 95 36.340 18/B8 White/chartreuse spinners, work treeline along river bed; All Year, all day
2 Peach Creek Stumps N 30 27.815, W 95 36.152 18/B3 Shad cranksbaits, brown jerkbaits, work treeline edges; All Year, morning, dusk
3 Caney Creek N. Cove N 30 27.374, W 95 36.496 18/B2 Work jigs/worms around stumps, move out w spinners; Mar.-May, Sep.-Nov., all day
4 Caney Creek Spawn Area N 30 27.196 W 95 37.042 18/A2 TX rig dark green tubes, lizrds, sight fish to beds; Feb.-Mar., dawn thru afternoon
5 Bridge Cove Point N 30 26.426, W 95 36.495 18/B1 Dark worms, cranks outside docks, worms under dks.; Mar.-May, Sep.-Nov., all day
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36.335 18/G6 Shad or crawfish cranks, work in & out to breakwater; All Year, all day 7 Harbor Town Light House N 30 24.465, W 95 34.771 21/I6 Crankbaits, pumpkinseed worms, cranks 1st, slow worms; Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct, dawn, am, dusk
8 Crouch Lake N 30 24.086, W 95 34.381 21/I6 Watermelon
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1 Peach Point N 32 55.830, W 95 42.346 22/D6 Topwaters, shimmy shakers, 5” ring fry & big eye jigs; Mar-Apr, Early, Evening to dark
2 Garret Creek Pipeline Crossing N 32 55.988, W 95 42.676 22/D6 Jigs, blk/blue, 1/2 oz fish stumps & crankbaits along line.; Jan-May, Early am, Mid-day
3 Elm Creek Point N 32 55.821, W 95 42.346 22/E5 Fish jigs in next to creek bends. Spinnerbaits near shore & grass.; Feb-Mar, Early am, Mid-day
4 High Line Point Fork Creek N 32 55.266, W 95 43.113 22/C5 Spinnerbaits/jigs.; Feb/March, 6-10 am
5 Hauak Lake N 32 54.464, W 95 43.839 22/B4 Spinnerbaits, shimmy shakers & big eye jigs; fish the creek; Jan-Mar, all day
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7 Sticky Branch Shoreline N 32 55.810, W 95 41.970 22/G4 Texas Rig 6” Thunderworm blk/blue, jigs black/ blue.; Mar-Apr, All day 8 Birch Creek N 32 57.444, W 95 37.541
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8 Lake Fork Bridge N 32 52.879, W 95 37.232 23/K1 Work pillars about 7 reels from bottom; Jan/ Feb, all day
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Long Branch N 32 53.043, W 95 32.330 28/E2 Green pumpkin jerk baits, jigs, fish channel edges ; Feb-Apr, morning-afternoon
Bell Hump N 32 52.568, W 95 31.351 28/F1 Red bug, blue fleck soft plastics, fish hump top, edges; All Year, morning thru dusk
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Counties, 5 miles northwest of Quitman.
From Houston: 243 miles via I-45, TX 19, TX 155, TX 49, US 69
From Dallas/Ft Worth: 107 miles via I-20, FM 17
From San Antonio: 334 miles via I-35, TX 31, TX 19, FM 515
White bass • Sunfish
Storage Capacity: 605,061 AC. FT.
36 Submerged Road N 32 53.727, W 95 31.485 28/F3 C-rig flukes, spoons, tailspinners, work edges of road; May-June, Oct-Nov, morn.-dusk
37 515 Bridge N 32 53.777, W 95 31.404 28/F3 Big Eye Jigs, crankbaits; May thru Aug, all day
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38 2225 Underwater Bridge N 32 55.560, W 95 30.017 28/H6 Ring Frys, Carolina Rig, Drop shot crankbaits; Jan-June, all day
39 Dale Creek Hump N 32 56.243, W 95 30.836 28/G7 Chart./wht. spinners, slow roll top & edges of hump; Feb-Apr, midday
40 Gaswell Bay N 32 56.962, W 95 30.306 28/G8 Topshelf buzzbait, topshelf spinnerbait, big eye jigs; Mar-April, all day
21 515 East Bridge N 32 53.813, W 95 31.557 28/F3 Minnows, blk/wht. jigs, fish the bridge piles 18-25’; Feb-Jun, dawn thru mid-day
22 Mouth of Running Creek N 32 55.145, W 95 32.865 28/G6 Minnows & jigs in Electric Chicken, fish 22-27 feet; Oct—Dec, all day 23 Glade Creek N 32 55.902, W 95 30.747 28/D5 Minnows, pink/wht. jigs, fish drop offs and creek chnl.; Dec-Feb, dawn thru dusk
22 Glade Creek N 32 55.145, W 95 32.865 28/D5 Punch bait, nightcrawlers,
For largemouth bass, length limit is a 16-24” slot. Bass 16 inches and less or 24 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 24 inches or greater may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length = 14 inches. No minimum length on spotted, Guadalupe, and Alabama bass (if present.) Daily bag limit for all species = 5 black bass in combination.
For black and white crappie caught from DEC. 1 through the last day of FEB., there is no minimum length limit and all crappie caught must be retained. From March through November, minimum length is 10 inches. Year-round daily bag limit is 25 crappie in any combination.
Statewide regulations apply to all other fishes.
N 32 53.579, W 95 39.624 South end of FM 2946 bridge 903-473-3868
F Lake View Lodge 22 H2 N 32 53.516, W 95 39.656 South end of FM 2946 bridge 903-473-5110
G FM 17 Ramp 23 I1 N 32 52.737, W 95 37.987 West end FM 515 bridge FM 17
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H Lake Fork Resort 23 J1 N 32 52.545, W 95 37.856 On FM 17, half mile S. of FM 515 903-765-2987
I Lake Fork Marina 24 D7 N 32 51.982, W 95 37.405 275 CR 1558 903-765-2764
C5 N 32 50.666, W 95 37.918 On FM 17, 3.5 miles S. of FM 515
K Lake Fork Lighthouse 24 C5 N 32 50.528, W 95 37.948 On FM 17, 3 miles S. of FM 515
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1 190 Bridge N 30 48.395, W 95 07.909 31/K2
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4 River Bend N 30 40.233, W 95 03.295 33/I4 Live shad, yellow jigs, jig off the bottom; AprSep, dawn thru dusk
5 Pine Island N 30 39.686, W
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length. Zebra mussels have been found in this lake. A fish consumption advisory is in effect on this lake See tpwd.gov for more details.
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1 Sandy Creek N 30 56.431, W 95 16.674 30/E9 Live shad, watermelon plastics, fish up to the bridge; all year, dawn-morning, dusk
2 The Pocket N 30 55.662, W 95 15.054 30/F9 Watermelon plastics, fish boathouses, rocks, laydowns; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, am-afternoon
3 Woody Cove N 30 54.643, W 95 15.555 30/E8 Good Spawning area, earthworms under cork, traps; Mar-Oct, morning thru afternoon
4 Lake Cove N 30 54.684, W 95 16.432 30/E8 Good Spawning area, White spinners on a slow roll; Feb-Apr, Fall, dawn-afternoon
5 The Bluff N 30 51.268, W 95 21.683 30/A5 Great pre and post Spawning area,
51.475, W 95 19.830 30/B5 chart/wht cranks, red plastics, work rocks and points; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon-dusk
8 Sulphur Bluff N 30 52.803, W 95 14.059 30/G6 White spinners,
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The Golf Course N 30 49.709, W 95 14.069 30/G3 Pearl/Chartruese medium cranks, fish sandbars and rocks; all year, all day
1 Railroad Bed N 30 54.670, W 95 16.127 30/E8 Live minnows, let drop to find the right depth; Jan-May, avoid midday, afternoon 2 Lake Cove N 30 54.684, W 95 16.432 30/E8 Live minnows, Great Spawning area, work jigs shallow; Jan-May, avoid midday, afternoon 3 Galloways Marina N 30 54.704, W 95 16.408 30/E8 Live minnows, blk./chart. 3/16 oz. jigs, fish boathouses; All Year, all day
4 Carolina Creek N 30 50.631, W 95 19.974 30/B4 live minnows, use green lights at night, fish brush; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night
5 Creek & River Channel N 30 50.070, W 95 14.458 30/F4 Live minnows, fish boat docks, stumps and Cut bank; All Year, all day
6 Waterwood N 30 49.998, W 95 13.865 30/G4 Live minnows, blk/chart 3/16 oz. jigs, fish boat stalls; February thru November, all day
7 Palmetto Creek N 30 48.309, W 95 12.503 30/H2 Live minnows, use green lights at night, fish brush; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night 8 White Rock Creek N 30 58.329, W 95 20.226 30/ Ins 2 Live minnows, fish north of marina, brush, Cut banks; All Year, all day
9 Harmon Creek N 30 52.381, W 95 25.234 31/ Ins 1 Live minnows on crappie rig, hit under bridge, brush; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night 10 Village Creek N 30 54.238, W 95 24.074 31/ Ins 1 Live minnows, 3/16 oz. blk/chart jigs, fish the brush; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night
Bethy Creek Marina Area N 30 50.801,
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1 Spawn Gut N 32 01.965, W 94 27.069 34/G5 Jigs, plastics, sight cast for spawners, flip cottontails; Feb.—May, dawn, morning, dusk
2 Docks N 32 01.906, W 94 26.770 34/H5 Crankbaits, Jigs, look for brush under docks, flip under; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
3 Witherspoon Point N 32 01.769, W 94 26.585 34/H4 Texas rigs, Crankbaits, Jigs, flip & crank the docks; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
4 Williams Point N 32 01.697, W 94 26.220 35/I4 Car. rig the pt., crank and flip Jigs to deeper West docks; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
5 Goat Island Saddle N 32 02.263, W 94 27.278 34/G6 RatLTraps, spawners near stumps, hit brush near Wall; Jan.—Apr., dawn, morning, dusk
6 CR 175 at Sands Creek N 32 02.055, W 94 27.667 34/F5 plastics, deep bank along road, flip to vegetation; Jan.—May, dawn, morning, dusk
7 Mainlake at Holly Creek N 32 01.474, W 94 35.464 35/K3 Crankbaits, buzzbaits, hit steep bank With laydoWns; May—Sept., dawn, morning, dusk
8 Boy Scout Area N 32 01.550, W 94 25.111 35/L4 Crankbaits, buzzbaits, fish from Rock Point to spillWay’; May—Sept., morn., dusk, night
9 Dam Hump N 32 02.080, W 94 25.827 35/J5 Crankbaits, hit top in spring, perimeter the rest of year; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
10 Ritter Island N 32 02.369, W 94 25.825 35/I6 Jigs, plastics, fish the abundant cattails in the spring; Jan.-May, dawn, morning, dusk
11 Jones Branch N 32 02.593, W 94 26.136 35/I7 Jigs, Crankbaits, plastics, fish the docks, look for brush; Feb.-May, dawn, morning, dusk
12 Docks N 32 02.493, W 94 26.154 35/I6 Jigs, Crankbaits, plastics, fish the docks, look for brush; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
13 Docks N 32 02.545, W 94 26.406 34/H7 Jigs, Crankbaits, plastics, fish the docks, look for brush; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
14 Point at Cut Through N 32 02.653, W 94 26.925 34/G7 Jigs, Crankbaits, plastics, fish the docks, look for brush; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
15 No Name Creek N 32 02.788, W 94 27.035 34/G7 soft plastics, good spawning area, sight cast for bass; Feb.—May, dawn, morning, dusk
16 Fallwell Creek N 32 02.923, W 94 27.055 34/G8 Jigs, Crankbaits, shallower docks, look for brush & shade; Jan.—June, dawn, morning, dusk
17 1971 Bridge N 32 02.342, W 94 28.822 34/C6 Soft plastics, Crankbaits, tops, hit rip rap around bridge; All Year, dawn, morn., dusk, night
18 The Islands at 1971 N 32 02.401, W 94 29.223 34/B6 Buzz, plastics, fish minor contour changes around island.; Dec.—Apr., dawn, morning, dusk
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1 The Spillway N 32 01.607, W 94 24.869 35/L4 Minnows, look for brushpiles around spillway poles; May—Sept., dawn, morning, dusk
2 Riter Point N 32 02.349, W 94 25.758 35/J6 Minnows, graph the fish around this point; May— Sept., dawn, morning, dusk
3 Jones Branch N 32 02.554, W 94 26.012 35/J6 Minnows, navigate the creek graphing brush & fish; Jan.—May, dawn, morning, dusk
4 Boat Lane Point N 32 02.635, W 94 26.927 34/G7 Minnows, look for brushpiles around big poles; Apr.—Sept., dawn, morning, dusk
5 Keaton Springs N 32 02.279, W 94 30.113 34/ Inset 1 Minnows, navigate the creek graphing brush & fish; Jan.—May, dawn, morning, dusk
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1 Tinkle Park Ramp N 32 01.203, W 94 26.155 35/I2 Live or cut shad, stink bait, chum area, fish bottom; April—October, all day
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4 Boat Lane N 32 02.176, W 94 27.027 34/G6 Live or
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>SPECIAL REGULATIONS
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EAST TEXAS
For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-21” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one largemouth bass 21 inches or greater may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length = 14 inches. No minimum length on spotted, Guadalupe, and Alabama bass (if present.)
Daily bag limit for all species = 5 black bass in any combination.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
1 Big Brush Pile N 31 37.795, W 94 48.512 36/F7 live minnows or white/chart. jigs, troll brushpiles
2 Anderson Point N 31 37.422, W 94 48.915 36/E6 live minnows, red, chartreuse jigs, slipcork near trees
3 Westside Park N 31 35.587, W 94 50.226 36/B2 live minnows, red, chartreuse jigs, use slipcork
4 Mills Branch N 31 35.929, W 94 49.374 36/D3 live minnows, jigs, bottom rigs, fish around trees
5 Bulkhead N 31 36.454, W 94 49.382 36/D4 live minnows, red, chartreuse jigs, slipcork near trees CATFISH
1 Powerline N 31 36.575, W 94 49.314 36/D4 Cut bait, prepaired bait, shad
2 Yellowbank N 31 36.575, W 94 49.314 36/C7 Cut bait, prepaired bait, shad
3 Long Point N 31 37.006, W 94 49.945 36/C5 Cut bait, prepaired bait, shad
4 Loco Bayou N 31 38.580, W 94 47.859 36/G9 Cut bait, prepaired bait, shad BREAM/SUNFISH
1 Dam N 31 35.397, W 94 49.978 36/C2 Small jigs, spinners, and crickets
2 Highline Cove N 31 36.695, W 94 49.254 36/D5 Small jigs, spinners, and crickets
3 Anderson Point N 31 37.411, W 94 48.952 36/E6 Small jigs, spinners, and crickets
4 Hydrilla Beds N 31 37.605, W 94 48.463 36/F7 Small jigs, spinners, and crickets Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location and GPS Coordinates 12 MONTH LAKE LEVEL TREND
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1 Dam N 31 35.314, W 94 49.494 36/D1 Black soft plastice, Texas rig, very popular night spot; May thru September, night
2 Swimming Hole Ridge N 31 35.337, W 94 49.391 36/D2 RatLTraps, hydrilla ridge into deep water, fan cast; All Year, all day
3 Swimming Hoe Creek N 31 35.925, W 94 49.304 36/D1 Pop-R, jigs, be very quiet, look for spawning females; Dec. thru March, mid-day-afternoon
4 Mainlake Area N 31 35.833, W 94 49.561 36/D3 Spooks, Little Georges, Pop-R, heavy schooling area; June thru Sept., dawn thru morning
5 1st Cove N 31 35.925, W 94 49.304 36/D3 Buzzbait, frogs, spawners in hydrilla and cottontails; February thru May, mid-day thru aftn.
Hidden Point N 31 36.173, W 94 49.400 36/D3 Try what works, fish deep & shallow until bass found; All Year, dawn thru morning, dusk
7 Highline Cove N 31 36.652, W 94 49.176 36/D4 Fish hydrilla edges in summer, inner hydrilla in spring; All Year, dawn and dusk
8 Anderson Point N 31 37.411, W 94 48.952 36/E6 Jigs, plastics, good spawning area, find brush piles; March thru June, dawn-morn., dusk
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48.761 36/E7 Crankbaits, jigs, fish deep bank w patches of hydrilla; Oct thru Nov, dawn-morn. 19 Island Cove N 31 38.067, W 94 48.942 36/E8 Spawning area, fish stumps & scattered hydrilla; Jan. thru Apr., dawn-morn, dusk
Lake Nacogdoches Essentials
20 Island Cove Point N 31 37.825, W 94 48.986 36/E7 Crankbaits, good night spot in summer, good post-spawn; May thru December, dawn and night
21 Old Pond N 31 37.757, W 94 49.382 36/D7 Crankbaits, fish pond dam and work to and across timber; Sept. thru Nov., dawn-afternoon
22 Back of Yellowbank N 31 38.055, W 94 49.667 36/C8 Buzzbaits, heavy spawning activity in hydrilla & pads; February thru May, dawn thru morning
23 Yellowbank Bends N 31 37.896, W 94 49.764 36/C8 Car. rig Crankbaits, use creek to follow postspawn fish; May thru July, dawn-morn, dusk
24 Highline Point N 31 37.304, W 94 49.482 36/D6 Crankbaits, plastics, good point w sharp edge & hydrilla; June thru October, dawn-morn, dusk
25 IP Cove N 31 37.197, W 94 50.067 36/C6 All lures, hit back brush, docks, hydrilla, stumps, etc.; All Year, dawn thru morning, dusk
26 Roadbed N 31 37.117, W 94 49.834 36/C5 RatLTraps, plastics, shallow flat w hydrilla & road in middle; February-May, dawn-morn, dusk
27 Long Point N 31 37.027, W 94 49.918 36/C5 Crankbaits, Car. rigs, hit logs, brushpiles off point; June thru November, dawn and dusk
28 The Hump N 31 36.900, W 94 49.811 36/C5 Crankbaits, finesse the edges, beat the middle, BIG FISH; All Year, dawn thru morning, dusk
29 West Bank N 31 36.649, W 94 50.056 36/C5 All lures, pockets, ruts, docks, hydrilla, fish it all; All Year, dawn thru morning, dusk
30 Split Cove N 31 36.036, W 94 50.187 36/B3 Plastics, good spawning area, look for bedding fish; February thru May, dawn, morn, dusk
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: For largemouth bass, only those 16 inches in length or less may be retained. Bass 24 inches or longer may be temporarily retained in a live well or other aerated holding device and immediately weighed using personal scales. Bass weighing 13 pounds or more may be donated to the ShareLunker Program; otherwise, the fish must be immediately released in the lake where caught. > SPECIAL REGULATIONS: For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.
31 Mainlake Schooling Area N 31 36.001, W 94 49.848 36/C3 Chrome Topwaters, traps, best schooling area on whole lake; July-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk Find
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D Sunrise Cove 38 C7 N 32 49.093, W 94 40.740 off FM 450
F Pine Hill Ramp 38 D6 N 32 48.218, W 94 39.467 off FM 450
G Pop's Landing
H Mims Chapel Ramp
I Oak Ridge Ramp
K Alley Creek Park
38 E6 N 32 47.923, W 94 38.390 off FM 450
38 F7 N 32 48.966, W 94 37.716 off FM 729
38 F5 N 32 47.246, W 94 37.734 off FM 450
J Woodie's Ramp 38 G3 N 32 45.595, W 94 36.568 off FM 726
38 H6 N 32 47.883, W 94 35.274 Texas 49 to FM 726
L Copeland Creek 38 H3 N 32 45.400, W 94 35.728 off FM 1968
M Tejas Ramp
N Brushy Creek
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P Overlook Park
R Big Cypress Marina
39 I2 N 32 44.447, W 94 32.803 off FM 726
39 I3 N 32 44.703, W 94 32.086 FM 726 to FM 3001
39 J2 N 32 44.363, W 94 31.510 FM 729 to FM 726
39 K3 N 32 45.295, W 94 29.980 FM 729 to FM 726
Q Buckhorn Creek 39 K3 N 32 45.491, W 94 29.806 FM 729 to FM 726
39 K4 N 32 45.627, W 94 29.715 FM 729 to FM 726
S Holiday Harbor 39 K4 N 32 45.811, W 94 30.026 off FM 729
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39 K4 N 32 46.183, W 94 30.425 off FM 729
C8 N 32 50.564, W 94 41.799 off Texas 155 903-665-2396
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E Oak Valley Park 38 D8 N 32 49.711, W 94 39.841 off FM 729 903-665-2396
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U Hurricane Creek 39 K5 N 32 47.155, W 94 30.868 off FM 729 903-665-2396
V Johnson Creek Park 39 I5 N 32 47.340,
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1 Pine Harbor N 32 46.051, W 94 30.368 39/K4 Car. rig black neon french fry for windy bank, topwaters early; Feb thru March, morn.
2 Brushy Creek N 32 44.639, W 94 32.744 39/I3 Texas shad cranks, jerks, vary speed, pause and jerk; March, morn. thru midday 3 Johnson Creek N 32 47.700, W 94 32.903 39/I6 Blind cast C-rigs, pitch jigs, pause & jerk jerkbaits; Jan thru June, morn.-midday
4 Alley Creek N 32 48.184, W 94 35.064 38/H6 Black/blue or red/black jigs, pitch and flip visible cover; Jan thru Feb, morn.-midday
2 Hurricane Flats N 32 46.222, W 94 31.528 39/J4 smokey shad spinners, minnows, hit
5 Arms Roadbed N 32 45.790, W 94 36.554 38/G4 Blind cranks, C-rig, fish brushpiles on long roadbed; all year, dawn-morn., dusk & night
6 Billy Bass Slough N 32 53.261, W 94 42.763 38/ Inset 1 Green/pumpkin lizards on Car. rig, blind cast; Feb thru Apr, morning-midday
7 Wes’ Two Stumps N 32 53.099, W 94 42.371 38/ Inset 1 Ring worms, tubes, slow down work cover entirely; Jan-Feb, Sep-Oct, midday-afternoon
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: For black and white crappie caught from Dec. 1 through the last day of Feb., there is no minimum length limit, daily bag=25 in any combination, and all crappie caught must be retained. For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar It is unlawful to transport live, nongame fishes from Big Cypress Bayou below the dam on Lake O’ the Pines to any other water body..
8 Hijacker Point N 32 51.335, W 94 41.941 38/C9 Hard baits to grass tops, medium wackys on grassline; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawn thru midday 9 Pump Station
32 52.178, W 94 42.500 38/ Inset 1 Car. rig, plastics, fish pre-spawn, hit hydrilla and
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1 Mid-Lake Flats N 32 00.000, W 100 00.000 38/H5 chrome/black rattletraps, small cranks, minnows
3 Medlin Creek N 32 49.449, W 94 41.539 38/C7 chrome/black rattletraps, small cranks, minnows
4 Hijacker N 32 51.263, W 94 42.002 38/C9 smokey shad spinners, minnows, hit the grasslines
For LARGEMOUTH BASS, length limit is a 14-21” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one largemouth bass 21 inches or greater may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.
For CHANNEL AND BLUE CATFISH, their hybrids and subspecies, 25 (in any combination - only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length). For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5. Use of trotlines is prohibited.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
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1 The Jungle N 31 42.196, W 94 20.044 41/K6 In spring, sight fish for spawners, hit deeper holes later; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk
2 Saddle N 31 42.171, W 94 20.359 41/I8 Tubes, floating worms, look for spawners; FebMay, dawn, morning, dusk
3 Island Point N 31 42.235, W 94 20.359 41/I6 Look for spawners in spring, fish out deep in summer; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
4 Point #1 N 31 42.396, W 94 20.535 41/I4 Plastics, sight fish for spawners; Mar-May, dawn, morn, dusk; Mar-May, dawn, morning, dusk
5 Point #2 N 31 42.389, W 94 20.741 40/F4 Soft plastics, sight fish for spawners; Mar-May, dawn, morning, dusk
6 Pearl Lake Area N 31 42.529, W 94 20.922 40/E6 In spring, fish inside hydrilla, summer/fall hit outside hydrilla & timber; All Year, morning, dusk
7 Big Cove N 31 42.251, W 94 20.808 40/ Inset 1 In spring, fish inside hydrilla, summer/fall hit outside hydrilla & timber
8 Point #3 N 33 15.240, W 94 23.734 40/ Inset 1 Jigs, fish point & hydrilla, cranks for suspending fish; May-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
9 Main Lake Point N 31 42.359, W 94 20.987’ 40/D3 Crankbaits, plastics, fish hydrilla and laydowns; Apr-Sep, dawn, morning, dusk
10 Point #4 N 33 15.909, W 94 21.588 40/ Inset 1 All lures, hit coves in spring, hit hydrilla & laydowns; All Year, all day
11 Steep Bank N 33 15.909, W 94 21.588 40/ Inset 1 Fish inside hydrilla lines in spring, outside in summer/fall; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
12 Intake Area N 31 42.277, W 94 21.787 40/ Inset 1 Spinnerbaits along road, crankbaits on the pillars & outside pillars; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
13 Ramp Area N 31 42.603, W 94 21.718 40/ Inset 1 Topwaters, jigs, hit hydrilla around the boat ramp, hit points; May-Nov., dawn, morning, dusk
14 Point #5 N 31 42.708, W 94 21.331 40/ Inset 1 Jigs, plastics, fish hydrilla inside and out on the point; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
15 Point #6 N 31 42.796, W 94 21.208 40/ Inset 1 Fish inside hydrilla spring, outside in summer & fall; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
16 Narrow Point N 31 42.897, W 94 21.029 40/ Inset 1 Topwaters, jigs, work the point first, check the pockets in spring; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
17 Point #7 N 31 43.099, W 94 20.794 40/ Inset 1 Crankbaits, plastics, look for spawners; Jan-May, dawn, morning, dusk
19 Spawning Flat N 31 43.226, W 94 20.648 40/ Inset 1 Tubes, flukes, frogs, patchy hydrilla, look for spawners; Feb-May, dawn, morning, dusk
20 Point #8 N 31 42.621, W 94 21.230 40/ Inset 1 Crankbaits, fish hydrilla inside and out on the point; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
FRESHWATER: EAST TEXAS
21 miles east of Nacogdoches, off TX 7 SURFACE AREA: 523 acres MAX DEPTH: 45 feet IMPOUNDED: 1976
90 From Houston: 165 miles via US 59, TX 7, CR 1211
From Dallas/Ft Worth: 197 miles via I-20, US 259, US 84, TX 87, CR 1645
From San Antonio: 318 miles via I-35, TX 21, TX 7, FM 1211
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6 Bird Island N 31 14.336, W 94 18.745 43/J1 Night crawlers on C-rig or TX rig, move to grassbeds; May-Nov, all day
7 Hogg Branch N 31 14.722, W 94 16.974 43/K1 Fish bushes in spring, move to grass as water falls; Apr-June, Oct.-Nov, all day Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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1 Angelina River N 31 26.751, W 94 35.352 42/ Ins 1 Buzzbaits, crankbaits, look for guts & pockets, irritate the water; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
2 Kingstown Area N 31 24.394, W 94 31.395 42/A9 Follow channels, look for guts & pockets, use cranks; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk 3 Carrizo Creek N 31 25.224, W 94 30.596 42/ Ins 2 Jigs, soft plastics, good spawning area, hit grass/brush; Jan-Apr, dawn, morning, dusk 4 Moss Creek N 31 24.440, W 94 29.048 42/C9 Soft plastics, spinners, good spawning area in grass; Jan-May, dawn, morning, dusk
5 Lavaca Creek N 31 23.67, W 94 28.163 42/C9 Buzzbait, flip & fish back brush, check pt. and mouth; Feb-May, dawn, morning, dusk
6 Eagle Point N 31 22.756, W 94 28.880 42/C8 Crankbaits, plastics, fish back brush on pt. & creek ledge; Apr-July, dawn, morning, dusk
7 103 Bridge N 31 22.377, W 94 28.221 42/D7 Plastics, cranks, check rip rap, good place for sm. fish; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
8 School Bus N 31 21.087, W 94 27.349 42/D6 Tailspinners, crankbaits, hit deep drops & bends off point; May-Oct, dawn, morning, dusk
9 Duranzo Creek N 31 21.618, W 94 26.722 42/D7 Good spawning area with high water, hit timber, brush; Jan-June, dawn, morning, dusk
10 103 @ Attoyac N 31 19.727, W 94 18.199 43/I8 Soft plastics on Carolina rig, fish rip rap year around; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
11 Attoyac Bends N 31 21.737, W 94 19.542 43/I7 Crankbaits, tailspinners, fish river bends all the way to bridge; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
Prairie Creek N 31 19.727, W 94 18.199 43/J6 Good spawning area, flip the back brush and rocks; Feb-May, dawn, morning, dusk
Odell Creek N 31 19.318, W 94 27.328 42/D5 For spawners, flip the back brush, creek bends, humps; Feb-May, dawn, morning, dusk
14 Stanley Hump N 31 18.341, W 94 25.537 42/E4 Post-spawn fish like this area, circle the hump; Apr-July, dawn, morning, dusk
Stanley Creek N 31 17.521, W 94 25.998 42/E3 All lures, hit it all pads, willows, creek bends, points; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
Hanks Creek N 31 16.641, W 94 24.773 42/F3 Hit the pads, road beds, willows, humps, cottontail; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
17 Alligator Area N 31 16.652, W 94 20.939 42/H3 Fish pockets in spring, points & humps rest of year; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
18 Knife Blade N 31 17.209, W 94 19.307 43/I3 Fish point edges w crankbaitss, shallow on top with jigs/plastics; Jun-Dec, dawn, morning, dusk
19 Deerstand Area N 31 16.047, W 94 21.871 42/G2 Hit hydrilla, pads, willows, pts., ditches, stumps, creek; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
20 Jackson Hill Area N 31 15.787, W 94 19.734 43/I2 Hit hydrilla, pads, willows, pts., ditches, stumps, creek; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
21 Canyon Area N 31 13.863, W 94 21.389 42/H1 Welcome Hawg Heaven, fish all the cover and shallows; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
22 Warsaw N 31 14.820, W 94 19.995 43/I1 Hit old railroad tram w many/many humps, hit schools; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
23 Bridge Flats N 31 14.028, W 94 18.623 43/J1 BIG FISH AREA, fish pads w frogs, hydrilla w jigs; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
24 Indian Creek N 31 14.505, W 94 17.664 43/J1 Fish back end in spring, mouth the rest of year, jigs; Feb-June, dawn, morning, dusk
25 Hog Branch N 31 14.697, W 94 16.936 43/K1 Fish back end in spring, mouth the rest of year, jigs; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
26 Harvey Creek N 31 15.479, W 94 15.385 43/L1 Look for schooling in fall, head back to spawn spring; Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec, dawn, am, dusk
1 103 Bridge N 31 22.380, W 94 28.274 42/C8 Live minnows, fish bridge area and creek channel; all year, all day
2 Deer Stand Area N 31 16.511, W 94 22.302 42/H2 Roadrunner jigs slow roll over hydrilla and cuts; Apr-June, dawn thru morn, dusk
3 Jackson Hill Area N 31 16.169, W 94 19.985 43/I2 Live shiners, fish brushpiles and hydrilla; AprJuly, dawn-am, dusk-night
4 Bird Island N 31 14.336, W 94 18.745 43/J1 Black/chart. roadrunners, slow roll on hydrilla; Apr-June, Oct-Nov, dawn, dusk
5 Hogg Branch N 31 14.722, W 94 16.974 43/K1 Live minnow, blk/chart. roadrunners, slow roll; Apr-June, dawn, am, dusk, night
6 Indian Creek N 31 14.377, W 94 17.306 43/K1 Slow roll hydrilla with live shiners or roadrunners; April-June, dawn-am, dusk
BASS 1 103 Bridge N 31 22.380, W 94 28.274 42/C8 Silver spoons, live minnnows, look for birds and boils; all Year, all day
McAllister Park Area N 31 22.343, W 94 19.613 43/I8 Tiny RatLtraps, topwaters, look for fish in the shallows; March thru November, all day
3 Hanks Creek Park N 31 16.874, W 94 24.701 42/F3 Silver spoons, live minnows, look for birds and boils; February thru November, all day
4 Deer Stand Area N 31 15.691, W 94 21.895 42/H2 Chrome/white spinners, fish pts between island & river ; May-November, dawn thru dusk 5 Warsaw Hump N 31 15.278, W 94 19.702 43/I1 Silver spoons, live minnows, look for birds and boils; May thru November, all day
CRAPPIE
1 N 31 8.002, W 94 9.049 45/L4 9 N 31 12.35, W 94 21.82 44/C8
2 N 31 6.202, W 94 6.192 46/B3 10 N 31 7.521, W 94 14.73 44/H4
3 N 31 8.359, W 94 3.471 46/D5 11 N 31 6.233, W 94 12.253 45/J3
4 N 31 7.755, W 94 3.443 44D4 12 N 31 9.183, W 94 1.044 44/F5
5 N 31 6.24, W 94 2.701 46/E3 13 N 31 12.281, W 94 5.023 42/C8
6 N 31 4.774, W 94 4.559 46/D1 14 N 31 12.977, W 94 16.282 44/G9
7 N 31 12.803, W 94 21.06 44/D9 15 N 31 15.812, W 94 21.335 42/H2
8 N 31 16.02, W 94 23.718 42/G2 SOURCE:
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27 Back of Pophers Creek N 31 11.893, W 94 23.527 42/B8 Run frogs over the acres of lilly pads; Jan-May, Sep-Dec, dawn, am, dusk
28 Monterey Area N 31 12.668, W 94 22.014 42/C8 Fish the willows & hydrilla w jigs, soft plastics, frogs; Mar-Jun, dawn, morning, dusk
29 Mouth of Julie N 31 12.697, W 94 19.706 42/E8 Good spawning area, follow roadbeds, flip willows; Mar-May, dawn, morn, dusk
30 Black Forest N 31 11.445, W 94 16.888 42/G8 Soft plastics, fish humps, stumps, hydrilla patches; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
31 Peckerwood Point N 31 11.006, W 94 17.829 42/F7 Fish roaming schools in shallow brush & hydrilla; Jan-May, dawn, morning, dusk
32 Bogey Creek N 31 10.180, W 94 17.407 42/F6 Back end in spring, rest of year, hit pts., flats, hydrilla; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
33 West side Veach N 31 11.454, W 94 12.361 43/J8 Hit points., edges in summer, inside edge in spring w Crig; all Year, dawn, morning, dusk
34 Drake Creek Roadbead N 31 11.522, W 94 09.981 43/K8 Fish roadbed to back of creek, BIG TIME SPAWNING; Jan-Apr, dawn, morning, dusk
35 Golden Triangle N 31 11.261, W 94 11.332 43/K7 Fish roam this flat,
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH
Pidgeon Roost N 31 08.800, W 94 05.601 46/C5 Crankbaits, buzzbaits, hit hydrilla edges, check back spawners; all Year, dawn thru morn, dusk
42 Powell Hump N 31 07.933, W 94 04.564 46/D5 Flip jigs if hydrilla is present, C-rig plastics if not; May thru Oct, dawn-am, dusk
43 Powell Park Cove N 31 07.757, W 94 05.132 46/C4 Spawn area in back, hit boat slip in front, traps, TX rig; Feb thru May, traps, spinners,
44 Sawmill Flats N 31 07.255, W 94 04.380 46/D4 Throw frogs if water present in tall grass, hit hydrilla; Jan-May, Oct-Dec, dawn, am, dusk
45 Farmer’s Flats N 31 06.443, W 94 05.082 46/C3 Spring/fall hit coves, grass, summer deep humps/rds.; all Year, dawn thru morn, dusk
46 Camp Creek N 31 06.706, W 94 05.863 46/C3 Crankbaits, RatLtraps, spawners in pockets & around brush; Feb thru May, dawn-am, dusk
47 Spillway Point N 31 03.882, W 94 06.482 46/B1 Natural plastics, jigs, hit brush piles in good current; all Year, dawn thru morn, dusk
48 Twin Dikes Humps N 31 04.469, W 94 04.226 46/D1 Fish wind currents thru islands, humps, ditches, rocks; all Year, dawn thru morn, dusk
49 Solley’s Woods N 31 07.942, W 94 01.797 46/E2 Fish all flats, hydrilla, ditches, coves to Little Creek Pt.; all Year, dawn thru morn, dusk 50 Little Creek N 31 08.474, W 94 00.847 46/F5 Fish halfway back, hit channel,
Sam Rayburn Essentials
RULES & REGULATIONS
Daily Length
Species Bag Min.
Largemouth bass > >
Smallmouth bass > >
Spotted bass 5* none
Guadalupe bass 5* none
Striped Bass > >
Hybrid Striped Bass 5* 18”
White bass 25 >
Channel catfish > >
Blue catfish >* >
Flathead catfish 5 18”
Crappie > >
* Daily bag limits is 5 total in any combination.
SEE SPECIAL REGULATIONS BELOW
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Anglers must have a valid fishing license and a freshwater fishing stamp endorsement. Possession limit is twice the statewide daily bag. Fish stored by a person at their permanent residence do not apply to possession limit.
** Daily bag limit is 25 total in any combination (only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length).
1 Tucker’s Lake N 31 51.606, W 93 54.494 48/C7 Pumkinseed worm, C-rig, hit lake edges shallowdeep; Feb-Apr, midday thru dusk
2 Big Bend on the River Channel N 32 52.156, W 93 52.963 48/D7 Watermelon lizard, hit dropoffs on outside of river bend; Jan-Feb/Nov-Dec all day
3 Grapevine (Cow Bayou) N 31 50.931, W 93 51.410 48/E6 Shad topwaters, white buzzbait, spawning area/ slow retrieve; Feb-Apr, midday-dusk
4 Old River Beds N 31 54.274, W 93 55.334 48/C9 Jigs, tubes, medium cranks—work channel ledges; All year, dawn-midday, dusk
5 Grapevine N 31 53.238, W 93 53.572 48/D8 Shad topwaters, white buzzbaits, fish spawning area slowly; Feb-April, dawn-morning, dusk
6 Pine Island N 31 52.276, W 93 55.833 48/B7 Live worms, Car. rig, work shallow brush in spawning area; Feb-Apr, avoid midday-afternoon
7 Tucker Lake Flat N 31 51.454, W 93 54.737 48/C7 Bone topwaters early, deeper water later; FebApr, dawn thru dusk
8 Tenaha Creek N 31 50.461, W 93 54.047 48/D6 Red RatLtraps, live worms, work brushpiles with a slow roll; July-Nov, avoid midday, dusk
1 Shelby Beach N 31 50.380, W 93 55.012 48/C6 Live shiners, hit stumps, logs on/near rvr. channel bank; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec, dawn-am, dusk
2 Huxley Bay/Stillwater River Chnl. N 31 45.824, W 93 50.305 48/H3 At dusk, fish live shiners, cast shallow allowing bait to drop to bottom; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec
3 Bayou Siepe Points & Holes N 31 43.827, W 93 49.813 48/F1 Summer/winter hit channel bends, spring/fall hit flats; good all year—dawn-morn, dusk-night
4 Huxley Bay/Snake Pit N 31 45.749, W 93 49.930 48/H3 Shiners, cast shallow, let drop to find schooling depth; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec, avoid early pm.
5 Round Lakes N 31 44.346, W 93 46.850 49/I2 Live shiners, cast shallow allowing bait to drop to bottom; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec, avoid early pm Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
>SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Residents of Texas or Louisiana who are properly licensed in their state (or are exempt because of age), or persons who hold valid non-resident fishing licenses issued by either state may fish in any portion of the lakes and rivers forming a common boundary between Louisiana and Texas inland from a line across Sabine Pass between Texas Point and Louisiana Point.
On the Texas side of the reservoir, most fishes are regulated under existing statewide regulations. However, a few special regulations apply:
For largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 8 in any combination. Possession limit = 10.
For black and white crappie there is no MLL and daily bag = 25 crappie in combination.
For striped bass, there is no minimum length limit; daily bag = 5, and only two striped bass 30 inches or
greater may be retained each day.
For white bass, there is no minimum length; daily bag = 25 fish.
For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.
For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar. SEE TPWD.GOV FOR DETAILS.
Louisiana regulations for crappie and catfish differ from Texas regulations. Fish that are in an angler’s possession on the Texas side of the line must conform to Texas regulations, regardless of the state in which they were caught.
Fish consumption advisory in affect on this lake. SEE TPWD.GOV FOR DETAILS.
9 Turkey Creek Point N 31 52.770, W 93 53.408 48/D8 Live shad, soft plastics, on Car. rig, hit river bend slowly; Jan-Feb, dawn, am, dusk
10 Dead End N 31 50.960, W 93 53.428 48/D6 Buzzbaits, live shad, hit channel edges and ridges; Jun-Feb, dawn-midday, dusk
11 Underbrush N 31 49.863, W 93 52.588 48/D6 Red RatLtraps, cranks, work in and around brush, slow roll; Jun-Feb, dawn-midday, dusk
12 Deer Camp N 31 49.955, W 93 53.877 48/D6 Live shad, soft plastics on Car. rig, work shallow to deep; Jan-Apr, dawn thru dusk
13 Sandy Creek Point N 31 52.203, W 93 53.145 48/D7 Live shad, soft plastics on Car. rig, hit river bend slowly; May-Dec, dawn thru dusk
14 Jolly Rogers Ridge N 31 49.906, W 93 50.808 48/E6 Cranks, RatLtraps, live shad, work structure above & below; Mar-Nov, dawn thru dusk
15 Converse Bay Park Cove N 31 46.704, W 93 47.146 48/G3 Good spawning area, work cove back brush and banks; Spring, Aug-Nov, dawn-midday, dusk 16 Sacamore N 31 43.680, W 93 48.850 48/D1 Gold rogue, hit the bushes in high water, swags in low; May-Dec, dawn thru dusk
17 Round Lake N 31 44.340, W 93 47.746 48/G2 Shad deep-diving cranks, buzz bait, slow retrieve; May-Oct, avoid midday-afternoon
18 Converse Ridge N 31 45.280, W 93 48.102 48/G3 Good spawning area, work brush and water structure; Jan-Apr, Aug-Nov, avoid midday, pm
19 Bayou Seipe Point N 31 43.940, W 93 49.420 48/F2 Summer/winter hit channel bends, spring/fall hit flats; May-Dec, dawn thru dusk
20 Green Point N 31 46.313, W 93 49.904 48/F3 Live shad, match lure color to water, fish point & flat; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, dawn-dusk
21 Bison’s & A1 Campground N 31 42.804, W 93 46.619 48/H1 Spinners, hit shallow humps/ridges away from bank; All Year, dawn thru dusk
22 Deer Camp Flats N 31 49.419, W 93 53.650 48/D5 Shallow cranks, live shad on Car.-rig, work shallow flat; Jan-June, dawn-midday, dusk
23 Granny Creek N 31 46.887, W 93 52.011 48/E3 Watermelon spinners, spawning area, slow retrieve; Jan thru May, midday thru dusk
24 Bossier Bayou N 31 47.806, W 93 48.100 48/G4 Great spawning area, work brush and creek in back; Spring, Aug-Nov, dawn-midday, dusk
25 Granny Creek Channel N 31 47.500, W 93 50.740 48/E4 Great pre/post spawning area, use spinners slowly; May-Oct, midday thru dusk
26 Converse Ridge N 31 46.200, W 93 47.850 48/G3 Good spawning area, work brush and water structure; Jan-Apr, Aug-Nov, avoid midday, pm
1 Tenaha Creek N 31 50.380, W 93 55.012 48/C5 Live perch, cut shad, use bottom rigs or floats; All Year, dawn, am, dusk, night 2 Shelby Beach N 31 48.858, W 93 52.348 48/D5 Live perch, cut shad, use trot or jug lines, or tightline; Mar-Nov, avoid midday, afternoon
3 Green Point N 31 46.409, W 93 50.429 48/F3 Let floats drift in the wind, retrieve went float drops; Mar-Nov, avoid midday, afternoon
4 Converse Flats N 31 46.409, W 93 50.429 48/F2 Tie trotline tween stumps in wtr column, wt. for strike; Mar-Nov, avoid midday, afternoon
5 English Bay N 31 43.175, W 93 49.147 48/F1 Live perch, cut shad, use bottom rigs or floats; All Year, dawn, am, dusk, night
6 Big Slough N 31 54.497, W 93 54.711 48/C9 Cut bait, stink bait, trotlines or freeline the bottom; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night
7 Persimmon’s Slough N 31 51.909, W 93 53.633 48/C7 Cut bait, stink bait, trotlines or freeline the bottom; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night
or
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
16 Horseshoe Slough N 31 40.895, W 93 48.991 50/B9 Cut bait, stink bait, trotlines or freeline the bottom; all year, dawn-am, dusk-night
17 Sandy Slough N 31 37.412, W 93 49.030 50/C6 Cut bait, stink bait, trotlines or freeline the bottom; all year; dawn-am, dusk-night
18 San Miguel Channel N 31 34.582, W 93 42.578 50/F4 Lead weight on line btm., hook 1’ above lead, fish bottom; all year; dawn-am, dusk-night WHITE BASS
4 Bubbling Well N 31 42.289, W 93 47.706 50/C9 Underwater well, vertical jig off bottom in bubbles; Feb-Aug, dawn-am, dusk
5 Buzzard Bend N 31 40.136, W 93 48.844 50/C8 Small chart. cranks, hit inside bend of river channel; May-Aug, dawn-am, dusk
6 Silvie Bend N 31 38.901, W 93 48.699 50/C7 Blue/wht. cranks, cast/retrieve on river channel points; Nov-Feb, dawn-midday, dusk
7 EW 16 Rig N 31 35.854, W 93 47.567 50/C5 Live minnows, look for birds, if found cast into them; May-Aug, dawn-morn, dusk
8 Blue Lake N 31 35.740, W 93 47.810 50/C5 Live minnows, look for birds, if found cast into them; May-Aug, dawn-am, dusk
9 Blue Lake N 31 29.654, W 93 43.322 50/F1 1 1/2 oz. slabs, live shad, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
STRIPED BASS
1 River Bend N 31 29.654, W 93 43.322 50/F1 1 1/2 oz. slabs, live shad, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
FISH ATTRACTORS
1 N 31 12.366, W 93 38.875 54/H6 7 N 31 27.049, W 93 44.639 52/E8
2
3 N 31 17.753, W 93 42.202 52/F2 9 N 31 28.766, W 93 45.152 52/E9
4 N 31 20.061, W 93 40.721 52/G4 10 N 31 30.482, W 93 45.828 52/E9
5 N 31 23.589, W 93 41.279 52/G6 11 N 31 32.068, W 93 48.011 50/C3
6 N 31 24.926, W 93 46.224 52/D7 12 N 31 31.834, W 93 47.659 50/C3
SOURCE: TPWD
27 Bison Hump N 31 41.800, W 93 47.800 50/C9 Shallow cranks, dark on cloudy days, work top & edge; all year, dawn thru am, dusk
28 Brown Bend N 31 40.930, W 93 48.340 50/C9 Work the points and bends in river channel w cranks; Mar-Nov, dawn thru dusk
29 Horseshoe Bend N 31 38.959, W 93 48.891 50/C7 Watermelon lizard, hit dropoffs on outside of bend; May-Dec, avoid midday, afternoon
30 Carbody Pocket N 31 40.579, W 93 47.127 50/D8 Gold rogue, hit the bushes in high water, swags in low; Feb-Apr, dawn, midday-dusk
31 Hotspot Name N 31 41.494, W 93 46.660 50/D9 Shallow cranks, live shad on C-rig, work shallow flat; Spring, Aug-Nov, dawn-midday, dusk
32 San Patrico Flat N 31 38.642, W 93 46.345 50/D7 Great spawning area, live worms, work shallow brush; Jan-Apr, dawn-am, dusk
33 San Patrico Point N 31 38.694, W 93 46.183 50/D7 Red RatLtraps, cranks, buzzbait, work the island/ pt. slot; All Year, dawn-midday, dusk
34 Wilson Creek N 31 38.439, W 93 50.221 50/B7 Red RatLtraps, live worms, work brush piles in a slow roll; All Year, dawn-midday, dusk
35 Wilson Creek Coves N 31 38.422, W 93 49.948 50/B7 Jig & pig, jerk baits, on clear day use light colors; Jan-Sep, avoid afternoon
36 Solan Camp Area N 31 37.603, W 93 46.613 50/D6 Go shallow, if trolling motor not stirring mud, too deep; all year, dawn-am, afternoon-dusk
37 Brittain Creek N 31 37.335, W 93 50.973 50/A6 Red RatLtraps, live worms, work brush piles in a slow roll; Sep-Mar, dawn thru am, dusk
38 Indian Mound N 31 37.472, W 93 46.787 50/D6 Medium cranks, plastics, work mound edges and top; All Year, dawn thru am, dusk
39 Solan’s N 31 37.417, W 93 46.329 50/D6 Go shallow, if trolling motor not stirring mud, too deep; Feb-Apr, dawn, midday-dusk
40 San Miguel Hump N 31 37.100, W 93 40.843 50/G6 Shallow cranks, plastics, work hump edges and top; Feb-Apr, dawn-midday, dusk
41 Martinez Creek N 31 35.465, W 93 50.653 50/B5 Red RatLtraps, live worms, work brush piles in a slow roll; Sep thru Mar, dawn-am, dusk
42 Blue Lake West N 31 35.740, W 93 47.810 50/D5 Deep-diving cranks, TX rigs, work river channel ledges; Jun-Feb, dawn-midday, dusk
43 Blue Lake East N 31 35.011, W 93 46.905 50/D5 Deep-diving cranks, TX rigs, work river channel ledges; Jun-Feb, dawn-midday, dusk
44 San Miguel Flats N 31 34.806, W 93 42.938 50/F5 Wedge Hogs, work the shallow flat, slow retrieve; Spring, Fall, dawn-midday, dusk
45 State Park Flats N 31 33.612, W 93 45.193 50/E4 Spinners, cranks early, C-rig plastics, live bait later; Mar-Nov, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
46 Mason Creek Area N 31 30.503, W 93 48.501 50/C2 Spawners thru March, work channel edges rest of year; Late Feb-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
47 Wilson Creek Mouth N 31 30.242, W 93 48.036 50/C1 Spawners thru March, work channel edges rest of year; Late Feb-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
48 Corsey Creek Mouth N 31 29.723, W 93 46.932 50/D1 Live shad, plastics on C-rig, work channel edge slowly; Late Feb-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
49 United Bay N 31 30.016, W 93 41.577 50/G1 Lizard, live or soft plastics, work the brush and timber; Spring, Fall, dawn-am, dusk
50 North of Bridge Bay Resort N 31 29.385, W 93 42.539 50/F1 Car-rig watermelon lizards, work the brush & structure; Apr-May, morning, dusk
CRAPPIE
6 Bison’s River Channel N 31 41.706, W 93 47.941 50/C9 Live shad, 1 1/2 oz. slabs, tightline w stop & go retrieve; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
7 Ragtown River Channel N 31 38.875, W 93 49.001 50/C7 1 1/2 oz. slabs, live shad, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
8 San Miguel Bridge N 31 37.879, W 93 39.891 50/H7 Live shiners, hit the pilngs/ brush, use grn. lights night; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec, avoid midday, afternoon
9 Point in San Miguel N 31 36.683, W 93 41.487 50/G6 Live shiners, hit the structure all up and around point; Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec, avoid midday, afternoon
10 276 / Patroon Bayou Bridge N 31 31.387, W 93 47.918 50/C2 Minnows, jigs, work pilings, brush & shadows, rip rap; All Year, dawn, am, dusk, night
Chicken Coop N 31 31.558, W 93 47.092 50/D2 Minnows, jigs, work vegetation, use grn. lights at night; Sep-Feb, dawn, am, dusk, night
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
51 South of Pendleton Harbor N 31 27.783, W 93 44.791 52/E9 Car. rig watermelon lizards, work the brush & structure; Apr-May, morning, dusk
52 Bug Island N 31 25.639, W 93 41.668 52/G7 Car. rig worms, work island shallow to deep, slow roll; May-June, morning, dusk
53 Palo Goucho N 31 25.065, W 93 44.219 52/E7 1/2 oz. pumpkin/chart. lizard, work the brush, rocks; Mar-Apr, morning, dusk
54 Tennessee Bay N 31 24.739, W 93 40.296 52/G7 Jigs, soft plastic lizards or worms, work mossy banks; Mar-Nov, dawn, am, afternoon, dusk
55 North of Shadows Landing N 31 25.268, W 93 37.583 51/I7 TX-rig pumpkinseed lizard, work the brush & structure; Mar-Apr, morning, dusk
56 Lowes Creek N 31 23.462, W 93 41.799 52/G6 Spinners, live worms, work edges, rocks, vegetation; Spring, Fall, dawn-am, dusk
57 Oil Well Cove N 31 22.036, W 93 40.835 52/G5 Wacky worms, jigs, live shad, work pts., humps, plants; Mar-Nov, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
58 Arnold Bay N 31 21.192, W 93 37.529 51/I4 RatLtraps, spinners, plastics, work humps, dropoffs, plants; Mar-Nov, dawn, am, pm, dusk
59 Hurricane Hole N 31 18.978, W 93 42.887 52/F3 Chrome/blue traps, use a stop and go retrieve, slow
60 Housing Bay N 31 17.683, W 93 44.927 52/E2 White spinners, use a slow stop and go retrieve; Oct-Dec, am, afternoon, dusk
61 North Housing Bay N 31 17.863, W 93 43.401 52/F2 White spinners, use a slow stop and go retrieve; Oct-Dec, am, afternoon, dusk 62
jig vertically from boat until found; Mar-May, dawn, am, dusk, night
BASS 2 Pendelton Bridge Pilings N
28.564, W
43.800 52/E9 Live shad, 1 1/2 oz. slabs, tightline w stop & go retrieve; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
3 River Bend N 31 26.348, W 93 41.569 52/G8 1 1/2 oz. slabs, live shad, slowly troll river bend; April thru June, morning, dusk
4 Boone’s Crossing N 31 21.355, W 93 39.376 52/H4 Red deep diving cranks, slowly troll area in criss cross; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
5 Harpers Ridge N 31 21.079, W 93 40.176 52/H4 Live shad, minnows, jigs, slowly troll the ridge; Apr-Jun, dawn, dusk
6 Indian Mound River Bend N 31 19.832, W 93 40.629 52/G3 Striper jigs, slabs, cranks, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
White Oak River Bend N 31 18.098, W 93 41.009 52/G2 Striper jigs, slabs, cranks, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk 8 Hotspot Name N 31 17.228, W 93 40.240 52/H2 live mud minnows, soft plastics; wade or drift slowly
9 River Bend N 31 17.048, W 93 38.996 52/H2 1 1/2 oz. slabs, live shad, slowly troll river bend; Mar-Nov, am, afternoon, dusk
EW4 Texas N Lanes
1 SRA Rec. Site #1 N 31 56.584, W 93 59.231 48/A9 Whites, cats; live crawfish, fish river bottom, hook up 1’; Feb thru March; dawn, morn, dusk
2 Toomies Bridge N 31 50.430, W 93 56.519 48/B6 Crappie, catfish; live bait, jigs, cast into channel to btm.; Oct thru Feb; dawn thru morning
3 Grannie Creek Bridge N 31 46.729, W 93 52.330 48/D4 Catfish; live or cut bait; tightline, fish bottom of creek channel; All Year; dawn-morn, dusk-night
4 Haley’s Ferry Campground N 31 43.999, W 93 49.726 48/F1 Cats, whites, crappie, largemouth; fish bottom w live bt.; All Year; dawn-morn, dusk-night
5 Bayou Siepe Bridge N 31 43.232, W 93 51.644 48/E1 Crappie, cats; hit rvr. channel, retrieve w slow pump; Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec; dawn, morn, dusk
6 Ragtown Recreation Site N 31 40.960, W 93 49.543 50/B9 Catfish; live bait, cast out and fish the bottom slowly; All Year; dawn-morn, dusk-night
7 East Hamilton Boat Ramp N 31 35.755, W 93 50.423 50/B5 Catfish, live or cut bait, cast to river channel, slow roll; All Year; dawn-morn, dusk-night
FACILITIES ON LAKE TOLEDO BEND
A Joaquin Public Ramp
B Swede Johnson
C Tenaha Creek
INS 1 N 31 58.334, W 94 00.496 FM 944 8 mi S of Hemphill
A9 N 31 55.187, W 93 58.142 Off FM 139
B6 N 31 50.612, W 93 56.458 Off FM 139
D Bill's Landing 48 B6 N 31 49.285, W 93 54.408 506 Co Rd 2645
E Huxley Bay Marina 48 E2 N 31 45.017, W 93 50.404 12925 FM 2694
F Bayou Siepe
G Ragtown Ramp
H East Hamilton
I Shamrock Boat Ramp
J Holly Park Marina
K Best Park
L Newell's Fishing World
M Pendleton Harbor
N Carrice Creek Ramp
O Lost Frontier RV Park
P Alpine Marina
Q Mid-Lake Kampground
R Harborlight Marina
48 F2 N 31 43.953, W 93 49.629 FM 100A
50 B9 N 31 40.886, W 93 49.764 Off FM 3184
50 A5 N 31 35.722, W 93 50.421 Off FM 2261
50 D2 N 31 31.341, W 93 47.211 TX 87 to FM 276
409-565-2273
409-625-1077
50 C2 N 31 31.251, W 93 48.094 Off FM 276, east of TX 87 409-625-4424
50 D2 N 31 31.105, W 93 46.265 Off FM 276, east of TX 87 409-625-4341
50 D2 N 31 30.994, W 93 46.302 Off FM 276, east of TX 87 409-625-4928
52 E9 N 31 27.815, W 93 45.098 Off SH 21 W 409-625-4912
52 E9 N 31 27.509, W 93 45.560 TX 21 S of Milam 409-565-2273
52 D8 N 31 19.673, W 93 41.601 Off TX 21 east of TX 87 409-404-9972
52 E7 N 31 25.574, W 93 44.992 Off FM 242 east of TX 21 409-625-3518
52 D7 N 31 24.950, W 93 46.711 Off FM 3121 south of TX 21
52 D7 N 31 24.499, W 93 46.859 Off FM 3121, south of TX 21 409-787-3212
S Lowe's Creek Marina
T Indian Mounds
52 F5 N 31 22.346, W 93 43.041 7 mi E of Hemphill, FM 83 409-787-2600 •
52 G3 N 31 19.673, W 93 41.601 Off FM 3382 409-565-2273
U Jack's 944 Marina 52 E2 N 31 17.904, W 93 45.188 FM 944 8 mi S of Hemphill
V Fin & Feather Marina 52 F1 N 31 16.752, W 93 43.312 245 Fin and Feather Dr
W Fox's Lodge 52 G1 N 31 16.745, W 93 42.092 TX 87 to FM 2928
X Six Mile Marina 54 E7 N 31 14.811, W 93 45.529 TX
Y Six Mile County Ramp
Z Willow Oak
AA McGee's Landing
F6 N 31 12.642, W 93 43.989 Off TX 87
H6 N 31 13.587, W 93 39.612 FM 3315
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
65 Big Sandy Flats Cornfield
N 31 41.800, W 93 47.800 54/F7 Topwaters, spinners, smaller fish shallow, go bigger with depth; Mar-Nov, dawn, am, pm, dusk
66 Gilley’s Point / Six Mile Bay N 31 40.930, W 93 48.340 54/G7 Wacky worms, jigs, live shad, work pts., humps, plants; All year, dawn, am, pm, dusk
67 Mill Creek Bay N 31 38.959, W 93 48.891 54/H5 TX rig pumpkinseed lizard, work the humps & dropoffs; Feb-Mar, morning, afternoon
68 Hickory Ridge McGee’s Flats N 31 40.579, W 93 47.127 54/H6 Topwaters, spinners, smaller fish shallow, bigger w depth; All Year, dawn, am, pm, dusk
69 Buck Creek N 31 41.494, W 93 46.660 55/I4 1/2 oz. pumpkin/chart. lizard, work the brush, rocks; Jan-Feb, morning, afternoon
70 Texas Island N 31 38.642, W 93 46.345 55/I5 Drop shot 4” watermelon worm, jig island vertically; Aug-Sep, morning, dusk
71 Generators N 31 38.694, W 93 46.183 55/K4 Car. rig plum plastics, work in and around currents; Jul-Aug, morning,dusk
72 Spillway Cove N 31 11.787, W 93 34.400 55/K5 Chart./wht. 1/2 oz. spinner, slow stop and go retrieve; Jan-Feb, morning, afternoon
73 State Park Cove N 31 12.192, W 93 34.886 55/J4 Chart./wht. 1/2 oz. spinner, slow stop and go retrieve; Jan-Feb, morning, afternoon
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20 Six Mile Islands N 31 14.412, W 93 42.767 54/F7 Minnows, jigs, work vegetation, use grn. lights at night; Spring, dawn, am, dusk,
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A Malden Lake
B Herron Creek
C Berry Farm Park
D Kelly Creek Marina
E Big Creek Marina
F Clear Springs
G North Shores
H Intake Hill
I Cass County Park
J Rocky Point
K Piney Point
L Overcup Landing
M Jackson Creek
stretch of river to any other water body. Nongame fishes may be collected and used for bait within this water body.
56 Ins 1 N 33 15.852, W 94 20.890 OFF TX HWY 8 S
56 D5 N 33 16.927, W 94 20.100 OFF TX HWY 8 S
56 G4 N 33 15.648, W 94 15.930 OFF FM 2624
56 H6 N 33 17.262, W 94 14.750 OFF FM 2624
56 H7 N 33 18.984, W 94 14.419 OFF FM 991
57 J9 N 33 21.255, W 94 11.845 OFF FM 2148
57 K9 N 33 21.002, W 94 10.692 OFF FM 2148
57 K9 N 33 20.835, W 94 10.404 OFF FM 2148
57 J4 N 33 15.804, W 94 11.555 1293 CR 3558
57 K6 N 33 17.345, W 94 10.504 OFF FM 3129
57 K6 N 33 17.943, W 94 10.319 OFF FM 3129
56 Ins 1 N 33 14.260, W 94 21.999 OFF TX HWY 8 N
F2 N 33 13.510, W 94 18.178 OFF FM 2791
N Atlanta State Park 56 H3 N 33 14.317, W 94 15.309 OFF FM 1154
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N 33 17.355, W 94 10.629 57/K6 Black/gold jerkbaits, jerk and pause, slow and pause retrieve; Jan-Mar, midday-afternoonn
2 Big Creek N 33 19.770, W 94 13.416 57/I8 Red lizards, black/blue soft plastics, cast to beds; Feb-Apr, dawn thru dusk
3 Kelly Creek N 33 17.466, W 94 13.603 57/I6 Black/blue jigs, crawdads, flip and pitch; FebMar, Oct-Nov, dawn-dusk
4 Dino’s Ledges
N 33 15.037, W 94 13.215 57/I4 Chartreuse/blue crankbaits, medium action, hit structure; May-Aug, avoid midday
5 Waddleback Slough N 33 15.037, W 94 17.628 56/F4 Blue light crankbaits, fast retrieve, jerk and jerk; Mar-Apr, midday-afternoonn
6 Herron Creek N 33 17.297, W 94 19.667 56/E6 PB&J Senkos, spinnerbaits, throw to all visible cover; Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov, midday-afternoonn
7 Overcup N 33 14.257, W 94 22.173 56/ Inset 1 Black neon Brush Hogs, white tubes, flip & pitch; Feb-April, Sept-Oct, midday-afternoonn
8 Persimmon Cove N 33 15.240, W 94 23.734 56/ Inset 1 Shad spinnerbaits, medium to heavy, work the cover; Jun-Sep, dawn-midday
9 Burns Island / Oil Well Slough N 33 14.773, W 94 20.785 56/D3 Black/red tube jigs, watermelon red jigs, fish slowly; Feb-Apr, Jul-Aug, avoid midday
10 Boogaloo N 33 15.909, W 94 21.588 56/ Inset 1 Junebug red tube jigs, plum toadies, work slowly; May-Jul, dawn-midday
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1 Harpers Creek N 33 16.525, W 94 10.344 57/K5 Minnows, jigs under cork, fish the brush; MarApr, dawn-morning
2 Sherman’s N 33 16.650, W 94 09.905 57/K5 Red/white, black/chartreuse jigs, fish back brush; Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov, morning, afternoon-dusk
3 Romaces N 33 16.065, W 94 10.802 57/K5 Minnows, look for centerpoints and brushpiles; Mar-May, Nov-Dec, morning, dusk
4 Doughnut Hole N 33 14.553, W 94 13.794 57/I3 Minnows, jigs, fish the laydowns; Mar-Apr, OctNov, morning, afternoonn
5 Charlie Plum Creek N 33 13.882, W 94 16.047 56/G3 Minnows, look for centerpoints and brushpiles; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, morning-afternoonn
6 Burns Island N 33 15.011, W 94 20.781 56/D3 Minnows, jigs, use a slow on the drop technique; Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec, morning-afternoonn
4 The Hump N 33 18.342, W 94 10.600 59/K7 Small RatLTraps, Live Minnows, fish hump med. retrieve; Feb-Apr, dawn-morning, afternoon-dusk
5 Woodland Island N 33 17.959, W 94 12.790 59/I6 Inline spinnerbaits, Live Minnows, troll for schools; Mar-Apr, Aug-Sep, morning, afternoon BEST BANK FISHING
1 Spillway N 33 18.283, W 94 09.656 57/L7 Be careful, heavy current, spinnerbaits, minnows; all year, all day
2 Atlanta State Park N 33 14.389, W 94 15.065 56/H3 No license required, all species, use live baits; all year, all day
3 Jackson Creek N 33 13.525, W 94 18.093 56/F2 All species, use live bait; all year, all day
4 Berry Farm N 33 15.481, W 94 16.232 56/G4 All species, use live bait; all year, all day
5 Malden N 33 15.975, W 94 20.780 56/D4 All species, use live bait; all year, all day
6 Clairborne N 33 16.907, W 94 18.858 56/E5
7 Girl Scout Slough N 33 13.501, W 94 17.637 56/F2 Minnows, jigs, fish the brush tops; Jan-Feb, OctDec, morning-afternoonn
8 Overcup N 33 13.472, W 94 21.983 56/ Inset 1 Minnows, jigs, fish the stump field; Mar-May, morning thru midday
9 Big Creek Cove Points N 33 19.883, W 94 11.628 57/J8 Live Minnows, jigs under cork, spawning area; Jan-Apr, Sep-Nov, dawn-midday
1 McGuthrie Slough N 33 18.885, W 94 11.137 57/K7 Prepard bait, medium-heavy rig, anchor, fish bottom; Apr-Jul, morning-midday, dusk-ngt
2 Dam N 33 18.745, W 94 09.744 57/L7 Cut or Prepard bait, slow drift bottom or under cork; all year, all day
3 Mid-Lake N 33 14.593, W 94 16.326 56/G3 cut bait, drift the bottom; May-Aug, avoid midday, night
4 Moss Creek N 33 16.285, W 94 24.259 56/ Inset 1 Cut or Prepard bait, slow drift bottom or under cork; May-Aug, avoid midday, night
5 Rochelle Creek N 33 20.054, W 94 13.426 57/I8 Canadian nightcrawlers, shrimp on bottom rigs; May-Aug, afternoon-night
6 Sherman’s Cove N 33 16.666, W 94 10.506 57/K5 Cut or Prepard bait, slow drift bottom or under cork; Jun-Aug, afternoon-night
7 Atlanta State Park N 33 14.534, W 94 13.919 57/I3 Prepard bait, medium-heavy rig, anchor, fish bottom; Jun-Jul, Sep-Oct, afternoon-night
1 North Shore Big Creek N 33 19.860, W 94 12.125 57/J8 Inline spinnerbaits, Live Minnows, vary retrieve speed; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, morning-afternoon
2 Kelly Creek N 33 16.581, W 94 14.079 57/I5 Inline spinnerbaits, Live Minnows, vary retrieve speed; May-Jul, Sep-Oct, midday-dusk
3 Herron Creek and Malden N 33 16.441, W 94 19.298 56/E5 Live Minnows, small RatLTraps, vary retrieve speed; Mar-Sep, dawn-morning, dusk-night Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for
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1 Main Lake Rocks, Shade Trees & Docks N 30 19.464, W 97 50.316 60/G4 Morning: spinnerbaits; Midday: flip jigs at docks; Eve: dark spinners; all year; morn, midday, eve.
2 Westwood Country Club N 30 18.778, W 97 46.584 61/L2 Spinnerbaits, soft plastic worms; March-July; all day
3 Big View Drive N 30 20.982, W 097 52.121 60/D6 RatLTrap, lipless crankbait; All year; all day
4 Emma Long Park N 30 19.498, W 97 50.546 60/G4 Crankbaits; All year; all day
5 Commons Ford Dock N 30 20.533, W 97 53.409 60/B6 Spinnerbaits, soft plastic worms; March-July; all day
6 Wood Island N 30 20.227, W 97 50.710 60/F5
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F Owl Creek Park
H Winkler Park
I Iron Bridge Park
J Leona Park
K McGregor Park
63 I9 N 31 13.011, W 97 30.870 off Highway 36
G White Flint Park 62 Ins 1 N 31 13.548, W 97 28.461 off Texas 36
62 Ins 1 N 31 14.874, W 97 28.211 off Texas 36 254-939-2461
62 Ins 2 N 31 16.443 W 97 28.340 on FM 439
Ins 1 N 31 13.206, W 97 28.037 off Highway 36
K9 N 31 12.679, W 97 28.965 on FM 2305
L Cedar Ridge Park 62 Ins 3 N 31 10.002, W 97 26.910 off Texas 36
M Roger’s Park 63 K5 N 31 09.617, W 97 29.118 off FM 2483
N Temple Lake Park 63 J3 N 31 07.909, W 97 29.804 off FM 2305
O Live Oak Ridge Park 63 L2 N 31 06.947, W 97 28.573 off FM 2271
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
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All species are currently managed under STATEWIDE REGULATIONS.
4 Rocky Creek Point N 32 37.182, W 97 27.894 64/F3 Chrome/blue RatLtraps, cast along point; MarMay, Sep-Nov, dawn through morning
5 Bear Creek Flats N 32 36.841, W 97 29.322 64/C2 Hell bender with pet spoon chaser rig, troll at 2 mph; August-October, dawn-dusk HYBRID STRIPED BASS
1 Hump Near Dam N 32 38.909, W 97 27.814 64/F8 Down rig swimming lures in summer afternoons along hump; All Year, dawn through dusk
2 Ridge off N. Holiday N 32 38.681, W 97 27.893 64/F8 Sassy Shad, white/chrome, large slabs in summer with fast retrieve; All year, dawn-dusk
3 Midlake Ridge N 32 38.070, W 97 27.985 64/F6 Small slabs, jigging spoons; fish 10-20 ft.; All Year, dawn through dusk
4 Hump off Point N 32 38.215, W 97 27.286 64/G6 Large white/chartreuse slabs in summer fish 10-22 feet; Apr.-Oct, dawn, morning, dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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1 East Cove Point N 32 38.280, W 97 26.983 64/H6 Deep crankbaits, work pt deep to shallow from 17’ bottom; all year, dawn through afternoon
2 Trinity River N 32 36.788, W 97 29.656 64/B2 Spinnerbaits, yellow/chartreuse worms, work stickups; Mar-May, Nov-Dec, morning, dusk
3 Mustang Creek N 32 36.446, W 97 28.199 64/E1 Spinnerbaits, purple flake worms, work dropoffs; Feb-May, Sep-Oct, dawn through morning
4 Rock Creek N 32 36.040, W 97 27.640 64/ Inset 1 Chrome/crawfish, yellow/chartreuse/white worms; Jan-May, Sep-Dec, all day
CRAPPIE
1 North Holiday N 32 39.174, W 97 28.178 64/E9 Live minnows, 1/8 oz. jigs, work shallows; MarJune, dawn, midday, dusk
2 Midlake Shore N 32 37.616, W 97 27.412 64/G4 Use slip bobber with live minnows, work the bank; March, morning, afternoon-dusk
3 Holiday Park Dock N 32 36.979, W 97 29.716 64/B3 Minnows on bobber, work dock pilings, keep quiet; Jan-May, Nov- Dec, morning night
4 Mustang N 32 36.657 W 97 28.266 64/E2 Live minnows, 1/8 oz. jigs, work the shade of the big tree; March-May, dawn-morning, dusk
CATFISH
1 Dam N 32 38.937, W 97 26.894 64/H8 Liver, cut shad, use a bobber to keep bait off rip rap;
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5 Back Jetty Channel N 29 15.264, W 98 22.466 66/E5 drift with shad, troll spoons in deep water
6 Spillway Area N 29 14.664, W 98 22.048 66/F3 drift with shad, troll spoons in deep water
7 Dam Deep Water N 29 14.740, W 98 22.366 66/E3 drift with shad, troll spoons in deep water
CATFISH
1 North Park Cove N 29 15.332, W 98 23.376 66/B5 cheesebait,
2 West Side Jetty
3 East Side Jetty N 29 15.037, W 98 22.587 66/E4 shad, perch, fish the bottom, use chicken blood
4 Water Tower Corner N 29 15.349, W 98 22.755 66/D5 cheesebait, worms, spring hooks or single w sponge
5 Intake Channel N 29 15.665, W
22.373 66/E6 crawfish-flavored dough, chum w sour grain & milo
6 Back Channel, left side N 29 15.857, W 98 22.043 66/F7 shad, perch, fish the bottom, use chicken blood
7 Water Pipe Corner N 29 15.613, W 98 21.829 66/G6 cheesebait, worms, spring hooks or single w sponge
8 Back Channel, right side N 29 15.431, W 98 22.169 66/F5 crawfish-flavored
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
HOTSPOT NAME GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
1 South Side of Stripling Island N 33 12.991, W 97 52.228 68/E7 black/blue jig & pig, pre-spawners, retrieve very slowly
2 Crappie Cove N 33 13.552, W 97 52.268 68/E8 red cranks, plastics, early season bass, slow & easy
3 Shore of North Dam N 33 13.310, W 97 50.205 68/H7 wht. cranks, craw tubes, TX-rig worm, deep fish docks
4 Runaway Bay Marina N 33 10.429, W 97 51.751 68/F3 wht. spinners, spooks, work near marina grass beds
5 Spillway Points N 33 13.829, W 97 50.380 68/G8 firetiger jerks, grubs, best when wind is blowing in
6 Trinity River N 33 14.442, W 97 52.982 68/D9 shad tops, hit rocks & timber with spinners to find fish
7 Blockers Camp N 33 15.872, W 97 52.511 69/Ins 1 TX-rig worms, weedless tubes, fish docks & rock walls
CRAPPIE
1 Highway 380 Bridge N 33 10.485, W 97 51.303 68/F3 jigs, live minnows,
CATFISH
33 14.829, W
50.541 68/G9 clear torpedo, look for surfacing fish during warmth
2 Windy Point N 33 13.175, W 97 50.367 68/H7 wht./chart. slabs, best in south wind, make
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2 Burnet County Park N 30 50.729, W 98 23.390 70/G4 Catfish, bass; fish btm. for Catfish, traps ; Feb-Oct; dawn thru mid-day, dusk-ngt
3 Hi Line Resort N 30 52.012, W 98 26.348 70/D5 Catfish, bass, crappie; cut shad for cat; Mar-Nov; dawn thru mid-day, dusk-ngt
4 Paradise Point N 30 51.315, W 98 26.028 70/D4 Catfish, crappie, bass; fish live bait in ; Feb-May, Aug-Dec; all day
5 Shaw Island N 30 49.802, W 98 24.856 70/F1 Live bait off btm; cast over pts. with traps; Feb-May, Aug-Dec; avoid midday, ngt.
6 Big Chief Resort N 30 51.902, W 98 25.052 70/F5 Catfish, crappie, bass, hit live over structure, pts. bass; Mar-June, Sep-Nov; avoid midday, ngt
7 Cedar Point N 30 52.240, W 98 27.192 70/B5 Catfish, bass, live shad, cut shad, C-rig, ; Feb-June, Sep-Dec; avoid midday, ngt
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1 Morgan Creek N 30 49.846, W 98 21.425 71/K1 Smoke curl-tail grubs, work docks back to front; NovMay, avoid midday, night
2 Morgan Creek N 30 50.095, W 98 21.098 71/K2 Chartreuse/blueback crankbaitss, work stickups,brush 3 to 6’; Fall-Winter, avoid midday
3 Silver Creek N 30 53.572, W 98 26.958 70/F5 Watermelon flukes,work stumps/docks,probe; Spring, Fall, morn- midday
4 Applehead N 30 53.572, W 98 26.958 70/D8 6-8” purple worms, works shallows to stumps, chnl.; Spring , Fall, dawn-morn., dusk
5 Hog Island N 30 53.572, W 98 26.958 70/D6 Black/blue jigs, drop shots, work ledges 8 to 20’; Spring, Fall, avoid
4 Maxwell Point Slough N 30 51.389, W 98 26.107 70/D4 White jigs, Car. rig sm. shad, fish the point, 12-20’; February-May, avoid midday
5 Thunderbird Resort N 30 50.120, W 98 20.881 71/K2 Minnows, white crappie jigs, hit marina & fish house; All Year, avoid midday
6 Council Creek N 30 49.741, W 98 21.336 71/K1 Minnows, sm. shad, fish cove edges, docks, 12-20’; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, avoid midday
7 Tree Line N 30 50.239, W 98 25.730 70/E2 Roadrunners, minnos fish over/around trees; FebMay, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
8 Postage Stamp N 30 49.999, W 98 22.175 71/J2 Minnows, crappie jigs, anchor over humps fish12-22’; March thru May, avoid midday
9 Fall Creek N 30 55.356, W 98 26.772 70/C9 Minnows, chartreuse jigs, fish wall, rock where water falls; Mar-May, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
10 Garrett Island N 30 51.202, W 98 25.027 70/F4 Minnows on float rig, fish brush, grass in shallows; Mar-May, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
1 Garrett Island N 30 51.245, W 98 25.138 70/F4 Minnows on float rig, fish brush, grass in shallows; Mar-May, dawn, am, aftn., dusk
2 Falls Creek N 30 53.559, W 98 27.002 70/C8 Cut bull shad, drop rig, #4 hook, fish btm., anchor,dft.; All Year, dawn thru dusk
3 Colorado Bend N 30 52.425, W 98 27.072 70/C6 Drift bottom, work pt. wind E to, W or, W to E in 12’ btm; All Year, dawn thru dusk
4 Silver Creek N 30 51.866, W 98 24.988 70/F5 Anchor, drop rig cut bull shad, chicken liver, 12’ btm.; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawn-morn.
5 Council Creek N 30 49.925, W 98 21.512 71/K1 Anchor, drop rig shrimp, worms, fish bottom 12-20; Mar-May, Fall, avoid midday/ngt
6 Rocky Point Cove N 30 48.695, W 98 22.861 71/I9 Fish bottom on both side of hump, anchor, 20-30’; Mar-June, Oct-Nov, dawn-dusk WHITE BASS
1 Mouth of Silver Creek N 30 51.754, W 98 25.164 70/F5 Jigging spoons, tiny traps, work from the bottom up; March-April, morning-afternoon
2 Paradise Point North N 30 51.964, W 98 25.582 70/E5 Shad/silver
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4 Colorado River N 30 53.782, W 98 27.182 70/B7 Troll crankbaits, fish live minnow/cork, cast upstream; March-May, afternoon thru dusk 5 Hi Line Resort N 30 52.180, W 98 26.209
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BOWFISHING: Bow fishers on this lake are subject to the following special regulations enforced by the Lower Colorado River Authority: 1) Bow fishing must take place from a boat. 2) Bow fishing is not allowed from the bank, within 75 feet of any marked designated swimming area, within 50 feet of any boat dock, pier, restricted or residential areas, or while wading. 3) Crossbows, draw-locking mechanisms and arrows designed for flight through the air are prohibited; only hand-pulled and handreleased equipment is allowed. 4) Archery equipment is prohibited on LCRA Land.
5 Double Tin Horn N 30 47.780, W 98 23.871 72/H7 Bull, threadfin shad, Car. rig, drift humps 27’ down ; March-June, avoid mid-day
6 West Side of Hump N 30 48.594, W 98 26.150 72/D7 Car. rig live bull, threadfin shad, drift over/around hump; Mar-Sept, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
7 Red Rock N 30 47.400, W 98 27.338 72/C6 RatLTraps, live shad, jigging spns., drift over/around hump; Apr-Nov, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
8 Meat Gettin’ Hump N 30 46.780, W 98 25.353 72/F4 Bull/threadfin, jigs, drift over hump, jig off btm., anchor; May-Nov, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
74/E3 shad, talapia, perch, crawfish, Drift rigs with current
3 East Reed Bed Hump N 29 18.055, W 98 18.845 74/E5 green, gold, blue spoons, bottom rig live baits
4 Granny’s Cove East N 29 17.084, W 98 18.293 74/F3 green, gold, blue spoons, bottom rig live baits
5 Dam Point N 29 16.842, W 98 18.237 74/F3 green, gold, blue spoons, bottom rig live baits
6 Dam Swim Beach N 29 16.746, W 98 18.200 74/F2 shad, talapia, perch, crawfish, Drift rigs with current
7 West Road Bed N 29 16.961, W 98 18.776 74/E3 troll silver spoons, cast Rat-L-Traps, bucktail jigs
8 West Hump N 29 17.042, W 98 19.429 74/D3 shad, talapia, perch, crawfish, Drift rigs with current
9 West Channel N 29 17.599, W 98 19.802 74/C4 Drift shad & perch, troll spoons Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location and GPS Coordinates
RULES & REGULATIONS
SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
BLACK BASS: Minimum Length Limit (MLL) = 14 inches, and daily bag for all four species of black bass = 5 bass in any combination.
BLUE & CHANNEL CATFISH: minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish.
For flathead catfish, no minimum length and daily bag = 5.
RED DRUM: MLL = 20 inches and daily bag = 3 and no maximum length limit
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4 Crappie Wall Flat N 29 17.727, W 98 18.865 74/E4 shad, chicken liver, bottom fish, vary depth to fish
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H Tom Creek 1 76 G4 N 29 52.364, W 98 15.823 Off FM 2673
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I Comal Park 1 76 H3 N 29 51.663, W 98 15.113 off RR 620 830-970-3341
J Comal Park 2 76 H3 N 29 51.663, W 98 15.113 off RR 620 830-970-3341
K Canyon Park 77 I6 N 29 53.700, W 98 13.792
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1 Bald Clay Point at Potter’s Creek N 29 54.118, W 98 16.157 76/F7 Shakey head, Texas rigged brush hog, pumpkin with a chart tip; All year; May-Aug, avoid midday
2 Canyon Park Drop Off at West End of Point N 29 54.539, W 98 14.247 77/I8 Bass zoom trick worm, brush hog 1/8-oz tungston weight; All year; May-Aug, avoid midday
3 End of West Jacobs Creek main lake point N 29 52.762, W 98 13.514 77/J5 Drop shot, Senko, Texas rig, spinnerbait, shakey head; All year; May-Aug, avoid midday
4 End of East Jacobs Creek main lake point N 29 52.669, W 98 13.467 77/J5 Drop shot, Senko, Tex rig, spinners, shakey head; All year; May-Aug, avoid midday
5 Southeast corner of Dam N 29 51.835,
cloudy, dark if sunny; All year; May-Aug, avoid midday 7 Cranes Mill/Potters Creek N 29 53.979, W 98 16.994 76/E7 Wackey, Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig, drop shot, cranks; Jun-Feb; Morning to mid-day.
8 Main Lake Point Water Pipeline N 29 54.467, W 98 17.361 76/D8 Wackey, Texas rig, Carolina rig, jig, drop shot, cranks; Jun-Feb; Morning to mid-day.
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3 Ft. Sam Docks N 29 53.462, W 98 12.983 77/J6 Live minnows, crappie jigs, work the docks and shade; March-Aug, avoid midday
4 River Bluff Stumps N 29 53.406, W 98 18.757 76/B6 Tube or crappie jigs, minnows, work the laydowns; March-Nov, avoid midday
5 Sumberged Brush N 29 53.728, W 98 13.811 77/I6 Live minnows, crappie jigs, work the submerged brush; All Year, avoid midday
6 South Mouth of River N 29 53.379, W 98 17.987 76/C6 Live minnows under cork, crappie jigs, work the flats; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, avd midday
7 Potter Creek N 29 54.299, W 98 16.657 76/F7 Live minnows, crappie jigs, work the submerged brush; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, avd midday WHITE BASS
1 Comal Park N 29 52.305, W 98 14.734 76/H4 blk./silver cranks, wht. jigs, stay put, fish will come up 2 Crane’s Mill N 29 51.887, W 98 14.367 77/I4 wht. jigs, silver spoons, just stay put,
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1 Lacy Creek Hwy. 175 Bridge N 32 23.228, W 96 46.50 78/H8 Jigs, minnows, fish columns 9-17’ under crossbeams; May-Nov., dawn-morn., dusk
2 334 Bridge N 32 19.674, W 96 11.058 78/E3 Jigs, minnows; fish 12-24 ft. work middle of water column; May-Sep, dawn-morn.
3 Chamber Island N 32 19.567, W 96 10.140 78/F3 Live minnows, jigs, vertically fish pillars; Feb.May, Oct.-Nov., midday
4 Twin Creek Bridge N 32 18.431, W 96 06.794 79/I2 Live minnows, jigs, vertically fish pillars; MarApril, morn, aftn, dusk
5 Kings Creek N 32 24.494, W 96 13.798 79/ Inset 1 Dead minnows, small tube jigs, fish 6-10”, troll; March-May, dawn-morn.
6 Caney Creek N 32 13.581 W 95 59.063 81/ Inset 2 Spawning area, use slip bobber, work the bank; March, morn, afternoon-dusk
7 Clear Creek N 32 15.416 W 95 59.853 80/ Inset 3 Chartreuse jigs, vertically fish creek banks, bobber; Feb-Mar, morn, afternoon, dusk
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1 Upper Cedar Creek Entrance N 32 23.289, W 96 09.136 79/ Inset 1 Dark or bright cranks, spinners, hit pads, willows; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
2 Middle Cedar Creek Entrance N 32 24.811, W 96 11.153 79/ Inset 1 If water level permits, fish as far as you can get; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
3 Lower Cedar Creek Entrance N 32 25.006, W 96 10.744 79/ Inset 1 If water level high, enter creek and fish river style; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
4 Lacy Creek Entrance N 32 23.400, W 96 08.704 79/ Inset 1 Crankbaits, plastics, frogs, spinnerbaits, fish river style; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
5 Redwood N 32 20.968, W 96 11.457 78/E5 Spinnerbaits, Car. rigs, fish brushpiles and stumps; Jan-May, dawn-morn., dusk
6 Rock Piles N 32 20.549, W 96 09.379 78/G5 Crankbaits, topwaterss, jigs, fish rock piles between docks; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
7 Highway 85 Area N 32 19.589, W 96 10.426 78/F3 All lures, hit humps, ditches, brushpiles, look for fish; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
8 Big Cove Area N 32 18.326, W 96 10.660 78/E2 Jig, spinners, plastics, look for deeper brushed docks; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
9 Prairie Creek N 32 18.089, W 96 08.843 78/G9 Jig, soft plastics, loaded w brushed docks, hit them; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
10 Mouth of Twin N 32 17.902, W 96 08.032 78/H1 Jig, soft plastics, find the deeper docks with brush; May-Dec, dawn-morn., dusk
11 South Shore of Twin N 32 18.374, W 96 06.716 78/I2 Jig, soft plastics, find the deeper docks with brush; May-De., dawn-morn., dusk
12 198 @ Twin N 32 17.447, W 96 07.789 80/F9 Crankbaits, soft plastics, fish the bridge rip rap; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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13 Main Lake Docks N 32 17.036, W 96 09.634 80/C9 Jig, soft plastics, find the deeper docks with brush; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
14 Tradewinds N 32 16.245, W 96 09.291 80/D8 Jig, spinners, fish middle brushed docks summer; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
15 Enchanted Isle N 32 16.092, W 96 07.469 80/E8 Crankbaits, topwaterss, fish steep bank leading to back pocket; Oct-Dec, dawn-morn., dusk
16 The Dam Area N 32 10.842, W 96 04.734 80/H1 Walking baits & poppers; throw to rocks, work out to 10’ depth; All Year, dawn-morn., dusk
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8 Lynn Creek N 32 15.499, W 96 04.012 81/I7 Chartreuse jigs, fish bank vertically with slip bobber; March, dawn-morning, dusk
Clear Creek Bridge N 32 13.863, W 96 02.192 81/K5 1/8 oz. jig, fish the column vertically and slowly; Feb.-May, Oct.-Nov., midday 10 Caney Bridge N 32 12.200, W 96 01.495 81/L3 1/8 oz. jig, fish the column vertically and slowly; Feb.-May, Oct.-Nov., midday 11 Crappie Island N 32 11.870, W 96 04.682 80/H2 1/8-1/4 oz. jig, fish hump side in 20-30’ water to bottom; Jan.-Feb, Nov.-Dec., midday
4 Iron Wall Hump N 32 14.667, W 96 06.280 80/G6 Cut shad, use jugline, trotline or simply drift; Mar.-Nov., morning, dusk-night
5 Spillway Hump N 32 15.043, W 96 06.807 80/G7 Cut shad, use jugline, trotline or simply drift; Mar.-Nov., morning, dusk-night
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8 Flats N 32 11.986, W 96 04.585 81/I2 Cut shad, use jugline, trotline or simply drift; Mar.-Nov., morning, dusk-night
9 Dam N 32 10.879, W 96 03.989 81/I1 Liver, cut shad, use a bobber to keep bait off rip rap; Apr.-Oct., morning-afternoon
WHITE BASS
3 Enchanted Island N 32 15.776, W 96 07.448 80/E7 Jig spoons on hump edges in 17-22’, sml. slabs winter; Mar.-Nov., morn-afternoon
4 Spillway Hump N 32 15.043, W 96 06.807 80/F7 Chrome trolling lures, jig spns., use slabs midday; May-Nov., dawn-dusk
5 Rock Howe Point N 32 14.070, W 96 05.757 80/G5 White/chartreuse jig spoons during spring, hell/ pet rigs summer; All Year, morn-afternoon
6 Marimac Point N 32 13.931, W 96 06.607 80/F5 White/chartreuse jig spoons midday, pet rigs summer in 13-17’; All Year, dawn-afternoon
7 Twin Poles N 32 12.800, W 96 05.684 80/H4 1 oz. Sassy Shad, 1/2 oz. jigging spoons, work vertical; Jan-May, Oct-Dec, morning-aftn.
8 Key Ranch N 32 13.005, W 96 06.048 80/G4 White jigging spoons, humdingers when fish shallow; Apr.-Oct., dawn-morning, dusk
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2 Flats N 32 11.902, W 96 04.910 80/H2 White/chartreuse slabs, use Sassy Shad when birds present; All Year, dawn thru dusk
3 West Bank N 32 11.294, W 96 05.706 80/G1 Sassy Shad, wht./chrome, large slabs in summer fast; All Year, dawn thru dusk
4 Twin Poles N 32 12.800, W 96 05.684 80/H4 Down rig swimming lures in summer aftns along hump; All Year, dawn thru dusk
5 Key Ranch N 32 13.005, W 96 06.048 80/G4 White/chartreuse large slabs in summer in 11-22’; Apr.-Oct., dawn, morning, dusk
6 Dropoff N 32 11.600, W 96 04.651 81/I2 Sassy Shad, wht./chrome, large slabs in summer
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1 Perdido Creek Channel N 28 43.4879, W 97 11.328 82/D4 Pearl or watermellon fluke, or 7-in. lizards, or slow roll small Colorado spinnerbaits; winter.
2 Perdido Creek Channel N 28 43.4759, W 97 11.334 82/D4 Topwaters, weightless watermelon lizards, pearl or watermellon flukes, white spinnerbaits; spring
3 Turkey Creek South Point N 28 44.5739, W 97 10.638 82/F7 Big spinnerbaits, or slow roll crankbaits or RatLTraps; spring
4 Upper Turkey Creek N 28 45.792, W 97 11.3219 82/ Inset 2 Pearl white or watermellon fluke on a 4/0 worm hook rigged weedless—twitch and slink slow;
Bend Below Turkey Creek N 28 44.4959, W 97 10.818 82/E7 Silver and black RatLTrap outside the grass; late summer, midday 6 Sulpher Creek Point N 28 43.2959, W 97 11.7359 82/C3 Use spinnerbaits as fish finders, pearl white flukes as closers. slow down midday; late fall
7 North Shore Point N 28 43.4879, W 97 11.178 82/E4 Fish topwaters early and late, pearl white flukes later; fall
8 Perdido North Point N 28 43.812, W 97 10.38 82/G5 Slow roll white spinnerbaits with small Colorado blades, or use a jig and craw combo;
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1 Pelican Point Reed Beds N 32 54.740, W 97 30.331 84/D5 Worms, jig; Mar-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
2 Gilmore Branch Reed Beds, Structure N 32 57.198, W 97 30.421 84/C9 Plastic worms, jigs, crankbaits; Mar-Nov, dawnam, dusk-night
3 Carter Slough N 32 52.619, W 97 27.145 84/G2 Crankbaits, spinnerbaits; All year, all day
4 Foster Point Cove N 32 53.662, W 97 28.036 84/F3 Crankbaits, spinnerbaits; Jun-Nov, morn, dusknight
5 Dam Rocks N 32 52.550, W 97 28.088 84/F2 Jigs, worms, spinners; Mar-Nov, morn, dusknight
6 Docks at Marina N 32 52.142, W 97 30.471 84/C1 Jigs, worms, spinners; Mar-Nov, all day
7 Davis Point N 32 54.364, W 97 31.312 84/A5 Jigs, worms, spinners; Mar-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
8 Walnut Creek Reeds, Stubs N 32 54.137, W 97 31.126 84/B4 Jigs, worms, cranks, topwaters; Mar-Nov, dawn, avoid midday
9 Docks, Reeds N 32 56.532, W 97 31.098 84/B8 Jigs, worms, cranks, topwaters; Mar-Nov, all day
10 Docks, Reeds N 32 56.807, W 97 31.134 84/B9 Worms, jigs, spinnerbaits; Mar-Nov, all day
11 Airport Stubs, Reeds N 32 58.347, W 97 30.189 84/Ins A Worms, jigs, spinners, cranks; Mar-Nov, all day
12 Park Cove Structure N 32 55.843, W 97 29.347 84/D7 Worms, spinners, topwater; All year, all day
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27.271 84/G3 Spinnerbaits, worms, topwaters; All year, all day
1 Lakeview Marina N 32 57.088, W 97 30.359 84/C9 Minnows & crappie jigs, fish marina, docks & brush; Mar-Nov, dawn, midday, night 2 Swift Branch N 32 57.243, W 97 30.961 84/Ins A Minnows & crappie jigs, fish marina, docks & brush; Mar-Nov, dawn, midday, night
3 Boat Docks N 32 56.582, W 97 31.204 84/B9 Minnows & crappie jigs, fish marina, docks & brush; Mar-Nov, dawn, midday, night
4 West Bay Marina N 32 56.078, W 97 30.714 84/B8 Minnows & crappie jigs, fish marina, docks & brush; Mar-Nov, dawn, midday, night 5 Slough N 32 59.600, W 97 30.089 85/ Inset 2 Minnows & crappie jigs, fish marina, docks & brush; Mar-Nov, dawn, midday, night
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
1 Buzzard Point N 29 55.940, W 96 43.677 86/F6 Worms, shrimp, punch bait, anchor S. side of point; Mar-Dec, morn-dusk
2 North Trees N 29 56.180, W 96 43.027 86/H7 Shrimp, stinkbait, chicken liver, chum lightly, fish above bottom; All year, all day
3 Hog Trees N 29 55.262, W 96 43.038 86/G3 Worms, stinkbait, chicken liver, jerk at slightest twitch of rod; Feb-Nov, morn-dusk
4 Dam Rocks N29 55.045, W 96 44.548 86/C3 Perch, cut bait, worms, 20ft, fish rocks on bottom; Apr-Oct, all day
5 Intake Canal N 29 55.371, W 96 44.903 86/B4 Live perch, worms, stinkbait, cast within 10ft of cattails; All year, all day
6 Fite’s Ridge N 29 55.500, W 96 44.418 86/C4 Worms, liver, stinkbait, live perch, 50-60 ft with timber; May-Oct, all day
7 Hotwater Discharge N 29 55.610, W 96 44.993 86/B5 Punch bait, chicken liver, fish near or on bottom; Jan-Mar, dawn-am, dusk-night
8 Park Cove N 29 56.542, W 96 44.997 86/B8 Stinkbait, worms, chicken liver, tightline straight down in trees; Mar-Oct, all day
9 Main Point N 29 56.317, W 96 44.215 86/D7 Stinkbait, liver, worms, 10 ft, chum area, fish stumps ; All year, all day
10 Boggy Creek Timber N 29 56.618, W 96 44.247 86/D8 Worms, stinkbait, cast toward stumps/trees; best in SE wind; Feb-Nov, all day
11 South East Trees N 29 55.044, W 96 43.230 86/G2 Punch bait, shad, worms; tie to trees fish straight down; May-Oct, all day Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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N 29 55.941, W 96 43.782 86/E6 Craw crankbaits, soft plastic, bump crank on bottom, Texas rig plastics; Apr-Oct, morn-afternoon
2 Johnny’s Cove N 29 55.872, W 96 42.917 86/H5 Spooks, spinners, fish spook erratic, run spinner over moss; Apr-Oct, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
3 Summer Trees N 29 55.731, W 96 43.211 86/G5 Lizard, Crankbaits, Carolina-rig waterdog, fish outer tree line; All year, morn-afternoon
4 Dam Rip Rap N 29 54.799, W 96 43.564 86/F2 Crankbaits, Texas rig plastics, spinners, work above rocks; All year, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
5 Intake Canal N 29 55.300, W 96 44.828 86/B3 Plastics, jigs, fish hump left of canal, bounce off bottom; Apr-Oct, morn-afternoon
6 Discharge Area N 29 55.611, W 96 44.995 86/B5 Jigs, plastics, deep lures, fish left/right of discharge; Oct-Mar, all day 7 Flat Point N 29 56.702, W 96 44.305 86/D8 Spinnerbaits, chugs, crankbaitss, fish cattails outward early; All year, all day
8 Joe’s Jigging Hole N 29 55.675, W 96 43.377 86/G5 40 ft., use heavier wt on plastics, look for sunken bridge; All year, morn-afternoon
9 Third Bouy Hump N 29 55.391,
43.424 86/F3 Car. rig green pumpkin Senkos or black and blue; All Year, midday thru afternoon
Pond Dam Discharge N 29 55.719, W
45.082 86/A5 Shad crankbaits or crawfish spinners in heavy cover; Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec, mornaftn 18 Hump near East & North Point N 29 55.920, W 96 44.842 86/B6 Car. rig, long leader, pumpkinseek, deep-diving cranks; All Year, midday thru afternoon
19 West Point N 29 56.115, W 96 44.785 86/B6 Chartreuse topwaters, spinners use a slow roll; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, am-midday
20 Camp’s Cove Pond Dam N 29 56.324, W 96 44.918 86/B7 Watermelon/red brush hog, work dam sides/ topslowly; All Year, all day
21 West Dam N 29 55.054, W 96 44.582 86/C3 Watermelon/grn./pumpkin Senko, fish parallel to dam; All Year, all day
22 Hammer’s Point N 29 56.000, W 96 43.031 86/H6 Thundershad, Senkos, work structure around pt.; Feb-May, Oct-Nov, avoid mid-day
23 Buzzard Point Shoreline N 29 56.102, W 96 43.725 86/E6 Shad jerk baits, Senkos, good pre-spawn spot 8-12’; Jan-Apr, dawn thru dusk
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TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
1 Taylor Park Coves N 30 40.581, W 97 21.759 88/C3 Crappie; use jig & bobber— fish the banks.; Mar-Apr; Early morning
2 Fox Bottom N 30 39.867, W 97 24.274 88/ Inset 1 Crappie; Under the lights—use minnows; Feb, Mar, Apr; Night
3 Fox Park Fish Dock N 30 41.112, W 97 21.164 88/E4 Crappie; Fish minnows vertically.; All Year; All day
4 Willis Slough N 30 41.628, W 97 22.946 88/A5 Crappie; use jig & bobber.; Feb-Mar; Early morning
5 Willis Creek N 30 41.775, W 97 23.219 88/ Inset 2 Crappie & White Bass; use small jigs.; Mar-Apr; All day
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6 Friendship Park N 30 43.070, W 97 20.154 88/G9 Catfish; use shad or prepared baits.; All Year; All day
7 Fox Park Cove N 30 40.581, W 97 21.759 88/E4 Crappie; Fish using lanterns at
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6 Marshall Creek Park N 33 01.637, W 97 10.781 90/B8 White, largemouth bass, crankbaits, RatLtraps, stop & go retrieve; Jun-Aug, dawn-morning, dusk
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6 Dove Loop N 32 59.204, W 97 06.903 90/G4 Chartreuse/blk. crankbaits, work sandy shore pt. to pt. 5-20’; Apr-July, morning, afternoon
7 Dyer Slough N 32 59.505, W 97 05.121 91/I5 Pearl/blue tailhummers, pull from 15’ to deep 30’; May-July, morning thru afternoon
8 Twin Coves N 32 59.951, W 97 06.518 91/H5 Silver/blue RatLtraps, fish point and shores from 5-25’; May-Sept., morn, afternoon-dusk Find
> SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
LARGEMOUTH BASS: there is no minimum length limit; however, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day.
CHANNEL AND BLUE CATFISH: 25 (in any combination - only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length). For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5.
ZEBRA MUSSELS have invaded this reservoir. Clean, drain and dry boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law.
1 Rock Point Slough N 32 59.430, W 97 04.514 91/J5 Black/blue jigs on edge of creek & brush, spinners rocks; Mar-May, midday thru afternoon
3 Silver Lake Marina N 32 57.153, W 97 03.704 91/K1 Junebug, grape worms, lizards, fish drops in 10-15’; May-July, dawn-morning, dusk
4 North Main Slough N 32 57.541, W 97 04.860 91/J2 Chrome/blue RatLtraps, pumpkinseed worms, work channel; Apr-July, avoid midday
5 McPhearson Slough N 32 58.191, W 97 05.734 91/I3 1/4 oz. RatLtraps, black worms, work bottom at rocky pts.; June-Aug, dawn-am, dusk-night
6 Jones Branch N 32 59.407, W 97 08.068 90/F5 Fish underwater island at cove mouth from shal.deep; June-Aug, dawn-am, dusk-night
7 Red Bug Point N 33 01.112, W 97 08.756 90/E7 Chrome/blue RatLtraps, probe pockets and drops, rocky pt.; June-Sep, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
8 Murrell Park Cut N 32 59.649, W 97 05.434 91/I5 Crankbaits, TatLtraps, bounce & pull on rock btm.; June-Sep, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
9 Lake Island Area N 32 58.360, W 97 04.799 91/J3 Live shad, crankbaits, spinners, fish drops in 10-15’; May-Aug, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
10 Dam Area N 32 58.122, W 97 03.500 91/K3 use black crankbaits at night, Live shad, jigs, vertically; May-Aug, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
11 Walnut Grove Cove Mouth N 33 00.515, W 97 09.599 90/D6 Freeline live shad, topwaters, soft plastics on C-rig; Feb-May, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
12 Marshall Creek Area N 33 01.112, W 97 10.194 90/C7 Chrome/blue RatLtraps, pumpkinseed worms, work channel; Feb-May, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
CRAPPIE
1 Twin Coves (West) N 33 00.161, W 97 06.457 90/H6 Tube jigs, minnows, around trees, rocks, brush, 3-10’; Apr-May, morning thru dusk
2 The Flats N 33 00.202, W 97 08.610 90/E6 Red head/Chartreuse Roadrunners, move slowly from 3-10’; Apr-June, morning thru afternoon
3 Meadowmere Point N 32 58.904, W 97 06.759 90/H4 Blue/white jigs, minnows, fish drops of brush in 25-30’; Apr-June, morning thru afternoon
4 McPhearson Slough N 32 58.102, W 97 05.937 90/H3 Pearl grubs, minnows, around boathouse, use lights; Apr-June, all day
5 Scott’s Landing N 32 57.414, W 97 04.715 91/J2 minnows, red/Chartreuse jigs, fish docks and slips; Apr-Oct, all day
6 Silver Lake Marina N 32 57.270, W 97 03.641 91/K2 Chartreuse jigs, Live minnows, fish tires at N & S ends; All year, all day
7 The “West” Cove N 33 00.721, W 97 09.609 90/D7 Chartreuse grubs, Roadrunners, fish shallows, mod. retrev.; Mar-May, dawn-AM, aftn-dusk
8 Twin Coves (Northwest) N 33 00.537, W 97 06.494 90/H6 Live minnows, Tube jigs, fish shallow & slow; Apr-June, morning, dusk
1 Dam N 32 57.747, W 97 03.420 91/K2 Blood-baited sponges, toss along dam, allow to sink; Apr-June, morning thru aftn
2 Rockledge Park N 32 59.103, W 97 04.202 91/J4 Cut bait, use slip weight, fish bottom rocks in 10-20’; May-Aug, morning thru dusk
3 Murrell Park East N 32 59.760, W 97 05.168 91/I5 Cut bait, shrimp, fish cove mouth on bottom 10-20’; May-Aug, all day
4 Meadowmere Park N 32 59.354, W 97 06.937 90/G5 Stink bait, shrimp, fish flats from 10-20’, use juglines; Jun-Aug, dawn-am, dusk-night
5 Kimball Cove N 32 58.852, W 97 05.873 91/I4 Cut bait, shrimp, tighline bottom, from cove to ramp; May-Oct, morning thru night
6 Old Catfish Hut Point N 32 59.281, W 97 07.374 90/G4 Cut bait, shrimp, big cats found in channel bottom; May-Sep, morning-midday, dusk
7 Twin Coves Park (East) N 32 59.853, W 97 05.983 90/H5 Blood or cut bait, work rocky shoreline and dropoffs; May-Oct, all day
Silver Lake Marina N 32 56.965, W 97 03.742 91/L1 Live worms, corn, fish brush & docks along shoreline; May-Oct, morning thru afternoon 2 Scotts Landing Marina N 32 57.607, W 97 04.715 91/J2 Live worms, corn, fish around rocks,
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1 Road Bed, Smith Road N 32 38.246, W 97 00.981 92/H7 Texas rig worms, RatLTraps, hit grass early then edges; Mar-June, Sep-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
2 Road Bed #2 N 32 38.293, W 97 00.673 92/H7 Black worms, lizards, drop shot, great spawning area; Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk,
3 Main Lake Pond N 32 37.686, W 97 00.483 93/I6 Weightless plastidcs, shallow early, hit edges later; Mar thru Nov, dawn, morn, dusk, night
4 Community Point N 32 37.647, W 97 00.953 92/H6 Green/pumpkin traps, hit top of pt. early, deep chnl. ltr.; March thru November, all day
5 Lynn Creek Grass Flat N 32 37.671, W 97 02.722 92/F6 Red bug tops, weightless flukes, mats early, edges ltr.; Mar thru Oct, dawn, morn, dusk, night
6 Bowman Creek Grass Flat N 32 37.194, W 97 03.161 92/E5 Red bug tops, weightless flukes, mats early, edges ltr.; Mar thru Oct, dawn, morn, dusk, night
7 Deep Grass Along Dam N 32 38.424, W 96 58.910 93/K7 Middle of grass early, deep edge late,C-rig, red bug, ; March thru November, mid-day
8 Hump Point w Brushpile N 32 35.871, W 97 00.781 92/H3 Car. rig, red bug, top & dwn. sides of pt., Texas rig brushpile; Dec-Mar, June-August, mid-day
9 State Park Brush Pile N 32 37.746, W 96 59.265 93/J6 Deep-diving cranks, soft plastic worms & lizards C-rig; May-Aug, Nov-Feb, dawn, morn, dusk
10 Haul Road N 32 38.123, W 97 01.015 92/H7 Drop shot flukes or finesse worms on Texas rig, 10-15’; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
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59.119 93/K6 Live minnows on bobber, hit in, out and round brush; All Year, all day
2 Bowman Creek Bank N 32 37.246, W 97 03.879 92/D5 Live minnows, lots of bank access, plenty places fish; Mar-May, Sept-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
3 Walnut Creek Banks N 32 35.562, W 97 04.492 92/D2 Live minnows, lots of bank access, plenty places fish; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
4 Lynn Creek Bridge N 32 37.377, W 97 02.338 92/F5 Minnows, graph pilings for depth then tie to pillars; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night
5 Mountain Creek Bridge N 32 35.075, W 97 01.476 92/G1 Minnows, graph pilings for depth then tie to pillars; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night
6 Lynn Creek Fishing Barge N 32 37.836, W 97 02.391 92/F6 Live minnows on bobber, hit in, out and round brush; All Year, all day
7 Roadbed crosses Creek Trees N 32 32.924, W 97 02.866 93/ Inset 1 Minnows, fish edges of creek and intersection roadbd.; All Year, morning thru afternoon
8 Lynn Creek Treeline N 32 37.754, W 97 03.026 92/E6 Minnows, shad jigs, fish treeline along creek channel; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night
State Park Brush Pile N 32 37.746, W 96 59.265 93/J6 Live minnows on bobber, hit in, out and round brush; May thru Nov, morn, dusk, night
10 Pratt’s Pond Dam N 32 36.839, W 97 00.929 92/H4 Live minnows,
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B Elm Creek Park 95 K4 N 33 08.424, W 96 25.510 US 380 to TX 78
C Lakeland Park 95 I7 N 33 06.180, W 96 26.778 US 380 to TX 78
F Mallard Park 95 J2 N 33 02.949, W 96 25.644 US 380 to TX 78 972-442-3141
G Lavonia Park 95 I1 N 33 02.734, W 96 26.821 TX 78 to FM 6 972-442-3141
H Avalon Park 94 F2 N 33 02.586, W 96 29.888 CR 434 to CR 384 972-442-3141
I East Fork Park 94 D2 N 33 02.352, W 96 30.632 off Texas 78 to CR 389
J Collin Park 94 C2 N 33 02.441, W 96 31.758 FM 1378 to FM2514
K Brockdale Park 94
1 Intake for Power Plant N 33 03.672, W 96 27.593 94/H4 Car. or Texas rig soft plastics, drop slowly down bank back; all year, all day
2 Island by Dam N 33 02.212, W 96 27.346 95/I1 Black/blue traps work island ridge to dam rocks, red jigs; all year, all day
3 Dam Rocks N 33 02.098, W 96 28.044 94/H1 Black spinners, work parallel to rocks, fish shallows; all year, dawn-morn, afternoon-night
4 Island Point N 33 03.034, W 96 28.313 94/H3 Black/blue deep cranks, work right north and around pt.; all year, morning-afternoon
5 Cut between Island N 33 03.381, W 96 28.842 94/G3 Work timber, watch electronics for drop off; all year,
94/E2 Black/blue plastics, work cove & bank behind marina; May-August, avoid midday, afternoon
8 Point across Collin Park N 33 03.264, W 96 30.999 94/D3 Black/blue deep cranks, work right north and around pt.; all year, dawn-morn, afternoon-night
9 Railroad Tracks N 33 03.045, W 96 26.492 95/I3 Tiger stripe cranks, white traps, chrome tops, wk rocks; April-September, morn-afternoon 10 Collin Park N 33 02.533, W 96 31.668 94/C2 Car. rig plastic in red shad, fish around marina; all year, morning-dusk
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1 Lavonia Railroad Tressel N 33 03.144, W 96 26.343 95/J3 Live minnows, bounce jigs off rocks both tressel sides;
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3 Branch Bridge N 33 05.831, W 96 31.657 94/C7 Great spawning area, work rocks and timber; January-May, morning-midday
4 Lucas Bridge N 33 05.262, W 96 32.722 94/B6 Great spawning area, work rocks and timber; January-May, morning-midday
5 Timber @ Collin Bridge N 33 03.421, W 96 31.413 94/C3 Stay in 20-30’, go tree to tree, bait 5 reels from bottom; March-October, midday-afternoon
6 Elm Creek N 33 05.780, W 96 25.646 95/J7 Work timber and grass, watch for spawning fish; January-May, dawn-afternoon
7 Price & George Creek N 33 03.389, W 96 24.925 95/K3 Work timber and grass, watch for spawning fish; January-May, dawn-afternoon
Dam N 33 02.012, W 96 28.522 94/F1 Texas rig 6’ down with small bobber just off rocks; April-September, avoid midday
2 Lakeland Park N 33 05.713, W 96 26.473 95/I7 Car. rig with Kahle hook, drift across mouth of cove; March-August, avoid midday
3 East of Baptist Encampment N 33 04.031, W 96 31.394 94/C4 Live perch, cut shad, drift or troll clear cut for big blues; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawn-afternoon
4 Between Tickey & Clear Lake N 33 04.622, W 96 28.927 94/G5 Live perch, cut shad, drift or troll clear cut for big blues; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec,dawn-afternoon
5 Culleoka N 33 06.696, W 96 28.457 96/G2 Live perch, cut shad, drift or troll clear cut for big blues; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawnafternoon
6 Main Lake Banks N 33 03.864, W 96 32.346 94/B4 Cut shad and buffalo; fish in 6-15 ft.; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawnafternoon WHITE BASS
1 Island N 33 03.084, W 96 29.413 94/F3 White RatLtraps, chrome slabs, watch for birds / find fish; March-October, morn-afternoon
2 Power Plant N 33 04.062, W 96 27.452 94/H4 Live shad, fish small outlet when water’s generating; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, morn-afternoon
3 Power Plant Inlet N 33 03.672, W 96 27.542 94/H4 Silver slabs, white traps, work down to buoys; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, morn-afternoon
4 Baptist Encampment N 33 03.262, W 96 30.167 94/E3 White crankbaits, look for topwater fish, fish ridge; May-September, morn-afternoon
5 Avalon Park N 33 02.622, W 96 30.193 94/E2 Chartreuse crankbaits, troll along and look for birds; March-September, morn-afternoon
6 Main Lake Humps N 33 05.468, W 96 28.127 94/H7 Live shad, slabs; fish 1-8 ft. in AM, then back out to 8-20 ft.; June-September, morn-afternoon
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11 380 Bridge N 33 09.902, W 96 25.816 97/J7 White cranks, silver traps, work parallel to rocks; May-Sept, midday-afternoon
Levee N 33 09.233, W 96 25.426 97/K5 Blue fleck spinners w #5 blade, fish levee top; May-October, dusk-night
No Name Point N 33 09.192, W 96 26.173 97/J5 White traps, silver cranks, fish bank and timber; February-May, dawn-morning
Pebble Beach N 33 06.476, W 96 26.921 97/I1 Black/blue or blue flect plastics on TX rig, fish marina; March-October, morning-dusk 15 No Name Cove N 33 07.506, W 96 28.155 96/H2 Car. rig plastic in red shad, fish around marina; all year, morning-dusk
> SPECIAL REGULATIONS: ZEBRA MUSSELS have invaded this reservoir. Clean, drain and dry boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law.
1 East Fork Park N 33 02.253, W
30.487’ 94/E2 Crappie, catfish, minnows, jigs, shad, hit rocks, pts.; Mar thru Sep,dawn, morn, dusk, night
2 Power Plant N 33 04.026’, W 96 27.317’ 95/I5 White bass, shad, jigs, cast into the current; Apr thru Sep, dawn, morn, dusk, night
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4 Tickey Creek Point N 33 05.599’, W 96 28.497’ 94/H8 White bass, live shad, fish point early; Mar thru June, dawn thru morning
5 Clear Lake Pier N 33 03.252’, W 96 28.940’ 94/G4 Crappie, catfish, white bass, use live minnows, shad; Mar-May, Aug-Dec, dawn, morn, dusk
6 Brockdale Park N 33 04.302’, W 96 32.826’ 94/A6
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1 Hickory Creek Arm N 33 07.450, W 97 04.810 100/ Inset 2 Dark spinnerbaits, plastics, work points, guts, island brush; Mar-Sep, avoid mid-day
2 Hickory Creek N 33 07.047, W 97 05.326 100/ Inset 2 4-6” floating worm or Texas rig, work structure, guts; Mar-Sep, avoid mid-day
3 Hickory Creek N 33 07.221, W 97 03.971 100/ Inset 2 Spinnerbaits, shallow crankbaits, hit creek mouth, point; Mar-Sep, avoid mid-day
4 Marina and Coves N 33 05.193, W 97 01.098 98/A3 Chartreuse jigs, worms, fish boat docks, back of coves; Mar-Sep, all day
5 Twin Trees Point N 33 05.606, W 97 00.100 98/C3 Topwaters, spinnerbaitss, work pockets to point or banks & bars; Mar-Sep, avoid mid-day
6 Twin Trees Point N 33 05.213, W 96 59.417 98/D3 Silver crankbaits, jigs, Car. rig worms fish structure 2-12’ ; Mar-Oct, avoid mid-day
7 Goat Island N 33 06.056, W 97 01.424 98/A4 cranks, Car. rig worms, stay close to island, timber; Mar-Sep, avoid mid-day
8 Dam & Pump Stations N 33 04.061, W 96 59.170 98/D1 Crankbaits, jigs, worms, slowly fish rip rap north and south; All Year, all day
9 Sand Bass Pass N 33 07.468, W 96 59.527 98/D7 Dark worms, spinners, work rip rap east and west; Feb-Oct, all day
Lake View Marina N 33 07.615, W 97 01.016 98/B7 Dark Texas rig worm, work rip rap, docks in marina area; Mar-Sep, all day
Pump Station Point N 33 06.381, W 97 01.897’ 100/ Inset 1 Spring spawning area, jig-n-pig, live shad on Car. rig; All Year, avoid mid-day 12 I-35 Bridge N 33 06.338, W 97 01.745 100/ Inset 1 Bream color crankbaits, cast along the rocks; all year, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
Fish Hatchery Cove N 33 06.171, W 96 59.536 98/D4 White spinnerbait, fish the brush and trees; all year, dawn-morning, dusk 15 Marina and Coves N 33 05.329, W 97 01.484 98/A3 Chartreuse jigs, worms, fish boat docks, back of coves; Mar-Sep, all day
121 Boat Ramps & Marina N 33 04.517, W 96 55.465 98/H1 Spinnerbaits, Car. rig worms, fish rocks at boat ramps; Mar-Sep, all day
West Tree Flats N 33 09.292, W 96 59.614 100/F1 Car. rig red plastics, natural cranks, vary retrieve; Mar-Sep, avoid midday
18 Hackberry Creek N 33 07.700, W 96 55.863 99/I7 Winter jigs, spring worms, work stumps and structure; All Year, all day
19 Little Elm Bridge N 33 09.503, W 96 57.222 101/I1 Crankbaits, spinnerbaitss, Texas rig worms, work rocks & poles; All Year, all day
20 Old Dam Rip Rap N 33 07.682, W 96 59.190 98/D7 Red plastics on TX rig, fish the rip rap; all year, morning thru afternoon
21 Hackberry Point N 33 07.203, W 96 57.528 98/F6 Shad rattetraps, cast to the bank, vary retrieve; Feb-Jun, dawn, dusk 22 Old Lake N 33 08.095, W 96 57.696 98/F8 Green, red TX rig plastics, keep boat deep, cast shore; Mar-Nov, morn, afternoon-dusk
23 Dam Rip Rap N 33 04.109, W 96 58.582 98/E1 Lake record spot, fish the rocks with green plastics; all year, dawn and dusk
24 Hackberry Creek N 33 07.554, W 96 55.654 99/I7 Shad rattetraps, fish the creek channel, very retrieve; Feb-Jun, dawn, dusk 25 Little Elm Bridge N 33 09.456, W 96 57.101 101/I1 Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, Texas rig worms, work rocks & poles; all year, all day
Hickory Creek N 33 07.339, W 97 05.058 100/ Inset 2 Fish the deep holes in winter and spring, minnows;
3 Twin Poles Ledge N 33 06.176, W 96
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1 Big Creek N 31 26.798, W 96 21.132 102/ Inset 1 Fish a worm around boat
102/ Inset 1 Always be on the lookout for vegetation, find it and fish it.; Mar thru Nov, dawn thru dusk
5 Blains Creek N 31 23.212, W 96 20.730 102/C6 If hydrilla is present, use a chartrleuse/white spinnerbait.; Mar thru Nov., dawn thru dusk
6 Dooley Creek N 31 25.374, W 96 22.610 103/ Inset 2 If pondweed or cottontail is present, use worms, buzzbaits.; Mar thru Nov, dawn thru dusk
7 Mine Creek N 31 21.535, W 96 18.259 102/F4 Use chartrleuse/white spinnerbaits along shore & move to back; Mar thru Nov, dawn thru dusk
8 Bridge Rip Rap N 31 26.438, W 96 22.947 103/ Inset 2 Find rock on the windy side, use buzzbaits; Mar thru Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
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1 Running Branch N 31 20.111, W 96 20.085 102/D1 Live minnows, hit large isloated trees in 15-20 of water; July thru August, dawn thru dusk
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1 Sunrise Beach Slough N 30 34.403 W 98 25.212 104/E4 Troll Chrome/blue RatLtraps in 5-15 feet of water; Mar-Apr, dawn-dusk.
2 Light Tower Point N 30 33.643 W 98 21.511 105/J3 Troll or cast Chrome/blue RatLtraps along the rocks, and point in 10-20 feet of water; Mar-May, Sep-Nov, dawn-morning.
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3 Ferguson Power Plant N 30 33.412 W 98 22.068 105/I2 Fish the discharge area in 15-25 feet of water, bouncing jigs/slabs off bottom; Dec-Mar, dawn, morning, night.
1 Granite Knoll N 30 33.734 W 98 20.902 105/K3 Carolina rig live shad, colder months, fish drop-offs and dome; Jan-Mar, Fall, dawn-morning.
2 Wirtz Dam N 30 33.762 W 98 20.504 105/L2 Hit river sides, channel next to dam in 35-50 feet of water, look for 2 humps; Jan-May, Fall, avoid midday, night.
3 River Bend Hump N 30 33.243 W 98 20.941 105/K2 Chrome/black large RatLtraps, troll edge of the sand bar in 15-20 feet of water; Jan-Apr, Fall, dawnmorning.
5 Big Bend N 30 40.208 W 98 26.493 104/ Inset 1 Troll RatLTraps along the edge of
1 Midlake Coves N 30 37.125, W 98 24.951 104/E9 Red flukes, work laydowns, fence rows and stumps; Mar-May, avoid midday-afternoon.
2 Highland Haven N 30 35.892, W 98 23.714 104/H7 Red plastics, work seawalls, boat docks, brushpiles; March-June, avoid midday-afternoon.
3 Sunrise Beach N 30 35.625, W 98 25.070 104/E6 white/chartreuse spinnerbaits, work seawalls at canal mouths; Mar-June, avoid midday-afternoon.
4 Sandy Creek N 30 34.540, W 98 25.241 104/E4 Green/pumpkinseed plastics, work bank shallows to deeper; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, avoid midday.
5 Robin Hood Cove N 30 34.679, W 98 23.159 104/H5 Red/white tubes, spinnerbaits, work the grass and rocks; Spring, Aug-Nov, dawn, morning, dusk.
6 Elm Creek Area N 30 34.734, W 98 21.735 105/J5 Hard plastic jerk baits, soft plastic jerk baits, slow rolling spinnerbaits ; Jan-Apr; avoid midday.
7 Lighthouse Point N 30 33.757, W 98 21.507 105/J3 Live shad plastics, fish grass and structure in the area; Jan-Feb, Jun-Dec, dawn-morning, dusk.
8 Kelly AFB Park Point N 30 33.732, W 98 20.988 105/K3 Buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaitss, topwaters; fish deep water ridges; Summer until 10 am, evenings after 7.
4 Rock Hump Point N 30 33.181 W 98 20.729 105/K2 Troll 10-15 feet deep with chrome/blue RatLTraps near the point with Carolina-rigged shad; Jan-May, Fall, avoid midday, night.
9 Points and Pockets N 30 33.463, W 98 23.173 104/H3 Red spinnerbaits, lizards, RatLtraps, work brush and structure; Mar-Nov, dawn-morning, dusk-night.
10 Colorado River Arm N 30 40.212, W 98 26.482 104/ Inset 1 Black/blue flake topwaters,
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1 Wolf Creek N 31 58.353, W 96 43.757 107/I9 Work timber and grass, watch for spawning fish; Jan-May, dawn-afternoon
2 Liberty Hill N 31 57.107, W 96 43.111 107/K5 Live minnows on bobber, hit in, out and round brush; all year, all day
3 South Shore Flats N 31 56.479, W 96 44.747 106/G3 Redhead/chartreuse Roadrunners, move slowly from 3-10 ft; Apr-Jun, morning-afternoon.
4 Pecan Point Cove N 31 57.620, W 96 44.439 106/H7 Chartreuse grubs, Roadrunners, fish shallows, moderate retrieve; Mar-May, dawn--dusk
5 Wolf Creek Point N 31 57.718, W 96 43.644 107/J7 Blue/white jigs, minnows, fish drops of brush in 25-30 ft; Apr-Jun, morning thru afternoon
6 Oak Park Cove N 31 57.796, W 96 41.883 106/ Inset 1 Chartreuse jigs, live minnows, fish tires at North & South ends; all year, all day
1 Kickapoo Creek Slough N 32 16.427, W 95 30.002 109/ Inset Minnows, wht./blue jigs, single rig, fish old bridge; Jan-May, dawn, am, dusk, night
2 Pine Cove Boat Dock N 32 14.846, W 95 27.996 108/H8 Minnows, jigs, single rig, fish old dock & brushpiles; Spring, dawn, am, aftn, dusk
3 Point Royal Bay N 32 14.270, W 95 29.408 108/F7 Minnows, pink/wht. jigs, fish rocks and post in water ; Jan-Jun, Oct-Dec, dawn-morn
4 Flat Creek Bridge N 32 08.608, W 95 28.630 108/E4 Minnows, fish creek under bridge and each end brdg.; All year, all day
5 Silver Leaf River Bend N 32 12.313, W 95 28.227 108/H4 Minnows, jigs, vertical jig by river trees, stumps; Jan-May, Sep-Dec, avd middy-ngt
6 Horseshoe Bend N 32 11.870, W 95 30.734 108/H3 Minnows, pink/wht. jigs, fish old tree stumps in bend; Jan-Mar, Fall, dawn, morn, dusk
7 Tree Top Point N 32 10.242, W 95 28.255 108/H1 Minnows and jigs; Mar-April, All Day
8 155 Bridge N 32 08.665, W 95 28.459 110/C7 Minnows, jigs, single or double rig, fish bridge piles; Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec, all day
9 Highsaw Creek N 32 07.729, W 95 28.970 110/D7 Blue/White jigs, fish ends of bridge and slough under; Nov-Mar, May-Jun, all day
10 Ledbetter Creek Bridge N 32 07.431, W 95 29.226 110/C7 Mister Twister, Mister Minno, crappie jigs; NovFeb, All Day
11 Rock Wall N 32 05.288, W 95 28.059 110/E3 Fish jigs & minnows in sunken trees; Nov-Feb, All Day
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1 Batttle Creek N 32 17.300, W 95 30.000 109/ Inset Shimmy Shakers, big eye jigs, spinnerbaits (430 Spec.); Jan-April
2 Kickapoo Creek N 32 17.349, W 95 29.923 109/ Inset Black/blue Stanley jig, spinnerbaits, fish creek grass points ; All year, all day
3 Kickapoo Creek Bridge N 32 04.000, W 95 26.000 109/ Inset Spinnerbaits, black/brn jig-n-pig, fish grass along creek ; Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec, avoid midday
4 Kickapoo Slough Bridge N 32 27.196, W 95 49.771 109/ Inset Mr. Twister, red shad, chartreuse/white, fish edges of bridge ; All year, all day
5 Neches River Bend N 32 17.926, W 95 26.890 109/ Inset Spinnerbaits, buzz baits, plastics, work the river bends ; All year, all day
6 Cades Lake N 32 17.617, W 95 27.548 109/ Inset Spinnerbaits, buzz baits, fish points & brush along banks ; Jan-Jun, Oct-Dec, avoid aftn
7 River Bend (The Rock Pile) N 32 14.805, W 95 28.084 108/H8 Jig-n-pig, TX-rig plastic worms, fish bend and stumps; All year, all day
8 River Channel N 32 10.242, W 95 28.255 108/H2 Black/blue Stanley jig, spinners, fish creek grass; All year, all day
9 Flat Creek Bridge N 32 12.148, W 95 30.532 108/E4 Mr. Twister, red shad, chart/wht., fish edges of bridge; All year, all day
10 Friendship Branch N 32 13.034, W 95 32.432 108/C6 Spinnerbaits, buzz baits, fish pts. & brush along banks; Jan-June, Fall, avoid afternoon
Road off Old Lake Palestine N 32 09.568, W 95 29.981 108/F1 Deep diving crankbaits, big eye jigs; MayAugust, All day 12 Saline Bay N 32 10.335, W 95 26.758 109/F2 Spinnerbaits, buzz baits, fish pts. & brush along banks; Jan-May, Sep-Nov, dwn, am, dusk
County Line Inlet N 32 08.687, W 95 26.552 110/F9 Black/blue Stanley jig,
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1 Kickapoo Creek Bridge N 32 16.700, W 95 29.497 109/ Inset 1 Catfish, sand bass, chrome/blue traps, fish channel; Jan-Mar, all day
2 North End Kickapoo N 32 16.263, W 95 29.979 110/C7 Bass, catfish, crappie, traps, live bait, fish stumps ; Jan-May, dawn thru morning
3 Flat Creek Road N 32 11.853, W 95 30.579 110/C7 Bass, catfish, crappie, traps, live bait, fish stumps; All Year, dawn thru mid-day
4 Ledbetter Creek Bridge N 32 07.752, W 95 29.013 110/F1 Bass, catfish, crappie, use live bait, fish along bridge; Jan-May, dawn, morning
5 Ledbetter Creek N 32 07.752, W 95 29.013 110/F1 Bass, catfish, crappie, fish shoreline and bridge; All Year, all day
6 Highsaw Bridge N 32 07.490, W 95 29.136 110/C7 Bass, catfish, crappie, fish old roadway under bridge; All Year, all day
7 Dam Park N 32 03.328, W 95 26.557 108/D4 Bass, catfish, crappie, traps, fish pockets and rock wall; All Year, dawn, morning
8 Dam Boat Ramp N 32 03.224, W 95 26.547 109/ Inset 1 Bass, catfish, crappie, red jigs, fish along the rocks; Jan-Apr, dawn, morning Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
Point N 32 11.860, W 95 29.079 108/G4 Red punch bait, tightline, slip bobber, fish shore shelf; Mar-July, dawn thru midday 6 155 Timber N 32 09.254, W 95 28.434 110/D9 Live shad, red punch bait, tightline, fish the stumps; Mar-Aug, dawn thru morning WHITE BASS
1 155 Slough Bridge N 32 08.893, W 95 27.792 110/E9 Chrome/blue traps, troll bridge old road end to end; Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec, dwn, am, dusk
2 155 River Bridge N 32 08.543, W 95 28.362 110/D8 Chrome/blue traps, hit each end of old road bridge; Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec, dwn, am, dusk
3 Highsaw or Coffee Point N 32 07.482, W 95 28.132 110/E7 Chrome/blue traps, spns., tie direct for schooling fish; Jan-May, Fall, dawn, am, dusk
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4 Chimney Creek N 32 07.000, W 95 28.000 110/E6 RatLTraps for surface fish, jig vertically for fish off bottom; Jan-May, Fall, avd midday, aftn.
5 Cobbs Inlet N 32 06.000, W 95 28.000 110/E5 Surface fish, 1/4 oz. chrome/blue trap, graph and jig; Jan-Mar, Fall, dawn, dusk, night
6 Holiday Point N 32 05.896, W 95 25.969 110/G5 RatLTraps for schooling surface fish, jig spns. for deeper; Jan-Jun, Oct-Dec, dwn, am, dusk
7 West Lake Pockets N 32 05.278, W 95 26.199 110/G4 RatLTraps for surface fish, jig and sassy shad along btm.; All year, dawn and morning
on the Neches River, 15 miles southwest of Tyler on Texas 155
From Houston: 185 miles via I-45, TX 19, TX 155
From Dallas/Ft Worth: 117 miles via I-20, TX 49, TX 155
From San Antonio: 288 miles via I-35, US 290, FM 973, US 79, TX 155
8 Chimney Creek N 32 04.876, W 95 25.458 110/H3 RatLTraps for surface fish, jig vertically for fish off bottom; Jan-May, Fall, avd midday, aftn.
9 Lake Palestine Dam N 32 03.527, W 95 26.187 110/G1 Surface fish, 1/4 oz. chrome/blue trap, graph and jig; Jan-Mar, Fall, dawn, dusk, night HYBRID/STRIPED BASS
1 Brookshire Point Bay N 32 05.865, W 95 25.821 110/G5 Chrome/blue traps, spoons, troll and vertically jig; Jan-May, Fall, dawn, morn, dusk
2 Holiday Hills Point N 32 05.793, W 95 26.550 110/F4 Chrome/blue traps, troll along drop off, jig off bottom; Jan-Jun, Fall, dawn, morn, dusk
3 West Bank near Dam N 32 05.247, W 95 26.186 110/G4 Chrome/blue traps, troll through schooling fish or cast; Jan-May, Nov-Dec, dawn-morn
4 Cherokee Point N 32 05.210, W 95 25.408 110/H3 Chrome spoons tied direct to tip, jig up and down; Jan-Jun, Nov-Dec, dawn-morn
5 Blackburn Crossing N 32 03.558, W 95 26.052 110/G1 Big eye jig, blue ; May, early am to noon Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
> SPECIAL REGULATIONS
CHANNEL & BLUE CATFISH: no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer.
Marina 108 H6 N 32 13.095, W 95 28.197 TX 155, FM 1261 at FM 2661
D Kickapoo Ramp 109 Ins 1 N 32 16.136, W 95 30.127 TX 31, S on FM 315 800-7100-1112
E Flat Creek Ramp 108 E4 N 32 11.659, W 95 30.512 TX 31, S on FM 315 800-7100-1112
F Flat Creek Marina 108 E4 N 32 11.691, W 95 30.445 TX 31, S on FM 315
G Lake Palestine Marina 109 K1 N 32 10.026, W 95 25.663 TX 155, SE on FM 344
H Saline Bay 109 J2 N 32 10.236, W 95 25.377 TX 155, E on CR 189
I Lakeside Getaway 109 I2 N 32 09.262, W 95 26.973 TX 155, SE on CR 1170
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109 I2 N 32 09.435, W 95 27.316 TX 155, E on CR 1262
D8 N 32 08.368, W 95 28.658 Off TX 155
M Lake Palestine Motor Inn 110 C7 N 32 07.853, W 95 29.048 Off TX 155
N Lake Palestine Campground 110 C7 N
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1 Robertson Park Flats N 32 52.504, W 96 30.798 112/F4 Cut shad or breem, use 2-hook rig over 3/4 oz. weight; Feb-Jun, Sept-Nov dusk-morn
2 Chandler’s Landing N 32 52.372, W 96 29.982 112/G4 Cut shad or breem, drift just west of the marina; Feb-May, Sept-Nov dusk-morn
3 Highway 66 Drift N 32 50.185, W 96 32.544 112/E3 Cut shad or breem, drift just outside of Rush Creek; Feb-Jun, Sep.-Nov dusk-morn
4 Rush Creek N 32 49.292, W 96 29.929 112/G2 Cut shad or breem, drift just outside of creek; Feb-Jun, Sept-Nov dusk-morn
5 Old Wooden Bridge N 32 48.687, W 96 29.389 112/G1 Cut shad or breem, drift north of the dam’s spillway; Jan-Feb, July-Sept, dusk-morn
6 The Dam N 32 48.024, W 96 29.845 112/G1 Car. rig punchbait or shad, work in about 6-15’ of water; May-September, all day
7 West Dam N 32 48.442, W 96 31.648 112/F1 Car. rig punchbait or shad, work in about 6-20’ of water; May-October, all day
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1 Harbor Bay Marina N 32 53.800, W 96 29.004 112/G6 Shad Pop-R on Texas rig, fish north bank of marina brush; All Year, dusk-dawn
2 Corner of IH-30 Rocks N 32 53.391, W 96 29.164 112/G5 Watermelon small finesse worm, cast to rocks ; May-Nov., all day
3 Texas Queen N 32 52.588, W 96 30.827 112/F5 Spinnerbaits, worms on Car. rig, throw to edge of hydrilla; April-May, morning-midday
4 Captain’s Cove Marina N 32 51.374, W 96 32.675 112/E4 Black/blue jig, Texas rig worm, fish the break wall; Mar-July, all day
5 Power Plant & Rip Rap N 32 50.580, W 96 32.617 112/E3 Silver spinnerbaits, Rat-L-Traps, throw to rocks in the sun; Apr, May, Sept., midday 6 Power Plant Rip Rap East N 32 50.181, W 96 32.524 112/E3 Dark worms on Texas rig, crankbaits, work rocks in the sun; Apr.-June, Sept.-Oct. midday
7 Yankee Creek N 32 50.028, W 96 29.878 112/G3 Pumpkin, watermelon worms, lizards, work tree lines; Jan-Mar, morning & afternoon
4 Robertson Park N32 52.052, W96 31.027 112/F4 Catfish, cut shad, 1 oz. weight under hook, cast to dam; All Year, dusk thru dawn;
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5 Miller Road Cattails N32 53.332, W96 32.991 112/D6 Crappie & catfish, fish cattails for crappie, rocks for cats; Mar.-May, all day;
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7 66 Cattails & Boat Ramp N32 53.742, W96 28.885 112/G6 Crappie & catfish, use cork & minnow in 2-3 feet of water; Mar.-May, all day;
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112/G5 Black jigs or live minnows, work bridge pylons; Jan-Feb, Oct-Nov, morn-midday
5 I-30 West Bridge N 32 52.237, W 96 31.769 112/E4 Black jigs or live minnows, work bridge pylons; Jan-Feb, Oct-Nov, morn-midday
6 North I-30 Woods N 32 52.145, W 96 33.099 112/E4 Minnows or jigs, vertical jig trees up & down column; June-Sept., midday
7 Heath Point N 32 50.141, W 96 30.528 112/F3 Minnows or red/black jigs, vertical jig trees; MaySept, morning-afternoon
8 Rush Creek N 32 49.292, W 96 29.929 112/G2 Minnows or chartreuse/black jigs. vertical jig trees; May-July, morning-midday
9 The Dam N 32 48.024, W 96 29.845 112/G1 Red/chartreuse jigs or minnows, drift & cast down to 8-16’; Apr.-June, all day
10 The River N 32 59.198, W 96 29.427 112/ Inset 1 Minnows or bright colored jigs,, fish timber in 5-10’; Mar.-May, Oct., all day
1 LR East flats N 32 53.175, W 96 29.179 112/G5 Chartreuse tailspinnerbaits, watch for birds, work the flats; Mar-May, Oct-Nov AM, dusk
Chandler’s Landing N 32 52.637, W 96 29.329 112/G5 White or silver slabs, look for shallow fish and points; Apr.-July, midday-afternoon 3 Robertson Park Point
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1 Road Bed/Point N 33 24.550, W 97 05.574 114/D7 Carolina rigs, crankbaits; All Year, all day
2 Grass Bed Two Finger N 33 24.796, W 97 05.274 114/E7 Soft plastics on TX-rig, wacky rig, fish grass edges; May-Dec, dawn-mid-day, dusk
3 Elm Hump N 33 24.382, W 97 05.459 114/D7 Soft plastics, deep diving cranks, work the deep hump; May-Aug, dawn-mid-day, dusk
4 Pond Creek Rip Rap N 33 23.565, W 97 08.014 114/A5 Soft plastics, cranks, tops, hit the rocks with your bait; Mar-Nov, dawn, morning, dusk
5 Road Bed FM 455 N 33 23.393, W 97 03.853 114/G5 Carolina rigs, crankbaits; All Year, all day
6 Point N 33 22.412, W 97 03.232 114/G4 Carolina rigs, crankbaits, soft plastics; All Year, all day
8 Johnson Creek Mouth N 33 23.958, W 97 03.120 114/H6 Jerkbaits, Alabama rigs; suspend jerk, fish slow; Jan-Mar, all day
9 Culp Hump N 33 21.619, W 97 04.633 114/F2 Jigs, live bait on Car.rig, work the slopes & over the top; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
10 Cate Pond Dam N33 22.412’, W97 3.232’ 114/G4 Soft plastics on TX-rig or C-rig, cranks, work dam; May-Nov, dawn, morning, dusk
11 Grass Beds Shorelines N 33 23.263, W 97 01.852
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23.310, W 97 01.692 115/J5 Minnows, black/white jigs, work brush pile edges; May-Dec., morning-afternoon
7 Brush Pile N 33 22.141, W 97 01.270 115/J3 Crappie jigs or live
4” live shiners, bottom rig, fish roadbed in 10-15’; June-Aug, morning-mid-day
3 Union Hill Hump N 33 24.026, W 97 06.895 114/B6 4” live shiners,
W 97 03.068 115/I4 4” live shiners, bottom rig, drift over point in 10-15’; June-Aug, dawn thru mid-day
6 The Dam N 33 21.164, W 97 03.496 115/H1 4” live shiners, 2’ leader, bottom rig, keep in 5-15’; Mar-July, dawn thru mid-day WHITE BASS
1 Sand Bass Flat #2 N 33 24.900, W 97 06.524 114/C8 Slabs, jigs, Topwaters, slowly trollwithSlabs and tops; Apr-Sep, AM, dusk-night
2 Point Hump/Road Bed N 33 23.263, W 97 04.907 114/E5 Chrome topwaters, look for fishwithgraph and look for birds; May-Dec, all day
3 Sand Bass Flats N 33 25.900, W 97 00.940 115/K9 White/chartreuse slab spoons, large flat, look for birds; May-Nov, all day
4 Sand Bass Hump N 33 24.220, W 97 02.020 115/I7 Topwaters, jigs, Slabs, look for birds and graph bait fish; Apr-Dec, AM, mid-day, dusk
5 Hump N 33 24.194, W 97 01.375 115/J7 Chrome topwaters, look for fishwithgraph
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A Isle du Bois St. Park 115 I6 N 33 22.702, W 97 01.934 Off FM
B Jordan Park 115 K6 N 33 24.031, W 97 00.296 FM 1192
C Buck Creek Public Ramp 116 H1 N 33 26.726, W 96 55.534 Off US 377
D Johnson Branch SP 114 H7 N 33 24.555, W 97 03.055 I-35
G Sanger Park/Marina
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Red Barn N 33 26.900, W 97 00.320 118/A2 Spinnerbaits, cranks, plastics, work the brush/ structure; Apr-Oct, all day
Grass/Wood N 33 28.166, W 96 58.575 118/D4 Work the grass and timber, with weightless spinners; Feb-Oct, dawn, morn, aftn-night
The Y N 33 27.478, W 96 58.972 118/C3 Green pumpkin spinners, red cranks, work cove brush; Mar-Nov, all day
Grass N33 26.527’, W96 5.928’ 118/C2 Spinnerbaits, cranks, plastics, work the grass tops/edges; Mar-Nov, all day 16 Walling Hump N 33 26.803, W 96 57.402 118/E2 Deep-diving Car. rig, drop shot, fish hump slopes; Apr-Nov, dawn thru aftn., dusk
St. James Hump N 33 26.502, W 96 57.230 118/F1 Deep-diving Car., drop shot, fish hump slopes; Jan-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
18 Railroad Levee Buck Creek N 33 26.841, W 96 56.273 118/G2 Plastic blk./blue worm, TX rig, work pilings & brush; May-Aug, dawn, morn, dusk
19 Bock Rip Rap N 33 26.763, W 96 55.568 118/H2 Spinnerbaits, black/blue soft plastics, work the rip rap slowly; Feb-Apr, dawn, morn, dusk
20 Brushpile-Airplane N 33 25.691, W 96 57.753 119/ Inset 1 Spinnerbaits, finesse on TX-rig, great cove, work timber; Mar-Nov, all day
11 Stirrup Cove N 33 27.315, W 96 58.287 118/D2 Minnows, work timber in shallows for spawners; Jan-May, morning-afternoon 12 Clark’s Creek N 33 27.232, W 96 53.831 119/J2 Minnows, work timber in shallows for spawners; Jan-May, morning-afternoon
13 Buck Creek N 33 26.579, W 96 53.171 119/K1 Minnows, chart. jigs, work N timber and reeds; Jan-May, morning-afternoon
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TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
1 Big Cedar N 32 02.180, W 96 15.849 120/E8 Plastics on shoreline early & late, flip standing timber; Mar-May, Fall, dawn thru dusk
2 Hickey Island N 32 02.207, W 96 13.808 120/G8 Spinnerbaits, Car. rig soft plastics, stick to deeper timber; Jan-Feb, July-Oct, AM., Aftn.
3 Prairie Creek N 32 1.50, W 96 1.160 120/H8 Soft plastic worm, crankbaits, topwaters, Car. rig, spinnerbaits; Spring/Fall
4 Hickey Island & Eureka Creek N 32 01.426, W 96 14.535 120/F8 Fish the small creek, the flats and timbers S. Hickey; Mar-May, dawn, morning, dusk
5 287 Hump N 31 59.918, W 96 12.862 120/G7 Drop shot red/firetiger spinnerbaits, work outside of hump; February-Nov, morning-dusk
6 Southport Marina N 31 59.549 , W 96 12.597 120/G6 Fish around levee w slow-rolled spinnerbaits or Car. rig; Mar-May, Fall, dawn thru dusk
7 Jones Branch N 31 59.324, W 96 15.943 120/E6 Texas rig worms, spinnerbaits, key on timber & creek channel; Mar-May, Fall, dawn thru dusk
8 Coffee Creek N 31 59.344, W 96 16.766 120/D6 Prime spawn & post-spawn area, move in/out, hit ridge; Spring, Fall, avoid midday, night
9 Crab Creek N 31 59.089, W 96 19.332 120/C6 3/8 oz. jig w soft trailer, key on timber & creek channel; Mar-May, Fall, dawn thru dusk
10 Magic Tree Hump N 31 58.233, W 96 18.119 120/C5 Lizards on wacky or Car. rig, spinnerbaits, fish grass areas; Feb-June, morn. thru afternoon
11 Hydrilla Flat N 31 57.530, W 96 18.259 120/C5 Chartreuse/white flukes, fish hydrilla edges with Texas rig; May-August, morning-dusk
Grape Creek N 31 57.709, W 96 20.497 120/B4 Jigs, soft plastics, fish hydrilla shoreline out to 10’; Feb.-Apr., dawn, morn, dusk
Blue Boathouse Cove N 31 58.725, W 96 14.502 120/F5 Chartreuse/white. spinnerbaits, fish the boathouse area; Feb-Apr, dawn, morning, dusk
White Rock Cove N 31 59.500, W 96 12.368 120/H6 Chrome/blue traps parallel to shoreline at quick pace; Spring, Oct, AM, PM
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09.826 121/I6 Blue/black plastics, hit humps in timbered area; Feb-Apr, Fall, dawn, morn, dusk
16 Big Buck N 31 59.768, W 96 09.503 121/I5 Texas rig red plastics, work peppergrass and lilly pads; March-Nov., dawn-dusk
17 No Name Point N 31 5.718, W 96 1.574 120/E4 Soft plastic worm, crankbaits, topwaters, carolina rigs,; Spring/Summer/Fall 18 Winkler Creek N 31 57.530, W 96 13.042 120/G4 Chartreuse soft plastics, key on timber & creek channel; Mar-May, Fall, dawn thru dusk 19 209 Flats N 31 58.251, W 96 07.146 121/K5 Chrome/blue traps, look for depth changes, grass pkts.; February thru November, all day
Old 287 Highway Hump N 31 58.362, W 96 06.388 121/L5 Chartreuse finesse baits, fish outside hump edges in 12-16’; March-October, dawn-dusk
1 FM 2859 Bridge N 32 03.334, W 96 15.142 120/F9 Early spring hit boathouses, rest of year hit bridge; All Year, all day 2 Big Cedar Creek
32 01.910,
16.598 120/E8 White/yellow jigs, minnows, follow creek, hit any structure; spring, dawn, morn, after. dusk
3 Mattie Gaston Park N 32 01.941, W 96 16.599 120/E8 Live minnows, crappie jigs, fish shoreline 1-3’; Feb-Mar, morning-afternoon
4 Hickey Island N 32 01.813, W 96 14.392 120/F8 Fish deep timber when hot, shallow timber in spring; Feb-Sept, avoid aftn
5 Little Cedar N 32 01.262, W 96 14.951 120/F8 Work channel for pre-spawn fish, shallow for spawners; Feb-March, avoid afternoon
6 Highway 287 Bridge N 32 00.522, W 96 12.272 120/H7 Live minnows, start at 1st piling & work down til found; All Year, all day
7 Jordan’s Point N 32 00.474, W 96 13.060 120/G7 Live minnows, fish timber off point or tie up and jig; Aug-Oct, midday-aftn 8 287 Bridge N 32 00.374, W 96 12.050 120/H7 Work bridge pilings, use light at night under bridge; May-Sept, morning-night
WHITE BASS KEY HOTSPOT NAME GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
1 Hickey Island N 32 01.811, W 96 13.238 120/G8 Look for birds in timber, rip slabs thru surfacing fish; July-Sep, dawn-morn, aftn.-dusk
2 Tarrant County Pump Station N 32 02.237, W 96 12.319 120/H8 Drift the area using white/chart. slabs or Live minnows; All Year, dawn, dusk
3 North Levee N 32 01.108, W 96 12.351 120/H7 Shiners, shad on Car. rig locate levee, work the area ; May thru July, dawn, dusk
4 Jones Hump N 32 00.258, W 96 10.963 120/H7 Blue RatLTraps, topwater action best early or cloudy days; Apr-Aug, morning-afternoon
5 Old Highway 287 N 31 59.486, W 96 11.469 120/H6 White/Chartreuse slabs, locate structure and work the area; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night
6 Pelican Island N 31 59.315, W 96 09.397 121/J6 Watch for birds, cast into birds or drift Live bait thru ; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night BEST BANK FISHING
1 Southport Marina N 31 59.828, W 96 12.902 120/G6 Bass, Crappie, catfish, live baits, work dock edges & jetty; All Year, All Day
2 Highway 309 Park N 31 59.428, W 96 08.235 121/J6 Catfish, chum area first, use cut shad or perch; All Year, All Day
3 Fisherman’s Point N 31 56.989, W 96 09.281 121/J6 Bass, Crappie, catfish, live baits in the grass beds off pt.; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night
4 Midway Landing N 31 57.134, W96 16.376 120/E4 Bass, Crappie, catfish, live baits in the grass beds off pt.; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night
5 Cheneyboro Boat Ramp N 31 57.424, W 96 20.569 120/B4 Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, use live bait; All Year, All Day
6 E Highway 287 N 32 00.666, W 96 11.586 122/F1 Bass, Crappie, catfish, live baits in the grass beds off pt.; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk, night Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
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South Shoreline Points N 31 56.965, W 96 08.965 121/J4 Topwaters, crankbaits, fish mainlake points surface feeders; Apr-June, dawn thru morning
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22 Lighthouse Point N 31 56.568, W 96 08.070 121/K3 Keep boat in 17’, cast to both point at lighthouse front; April-October, morning-dusk
23 TXI N 31 5.485 W 96 2.064 120/B2 Soft plastic worm, crankbaits, jigs, wacky worms, topwaters,; Spring/Summer/Fall
24 Wood Creek N 32 04.305, W 96 17.898 122/D1 Slow roll spinnerbaits, jig stick ups, work edges to fork; Jan-Mar, Dec, dawn-afternoon
25 Bed Spring Cove N 32 03.980, W 96 16.682 122/E1 Jigs, soft plastics, fish hydrilla shoreline out to 10’; Feb-Nov, dawn, morning, dusk
miles via I-20, I-45, US 287
From San Antonio: 254 miles via I-35, US 84, TX 14, FM 246, FM 416
3 Grandview Bay N 32 01.876, W 96 15.326 120/F8
26 Power Line Cove N 32 03.692, W 96 14.193 122/G1 Until noon, fish shallow in spring with jigs, topwaters in fall; Mar-May, Aug-Oct, dawn-after.
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18 Winkler Creek N 31 57.152, W 96 13.015 120/G4 Live minnows, spring hit shoreline cover, fall hit timber; Mar-May, Sep-Oct, all day
19 Fisherman Point Marina N 31 56.367, W 96 07.448 120/K3 Live minnows and jigs; April/am or pm
20 Railroad Bridge N 31 55.859, W 96 20.934 120/A3 Fish cross members of bridge pilings in 25-30’ ;
W 96 21.588 120/A3 Live or cut shad, Live or cut bream, both on bottom rig; March-November
Railroad Bridge N 31 56.232, W 96 21.161 120/A3 Anchor 30 yards from bridge, cast 2-6’ from windy side; March-May, dawn-morning
5 Catfish Point N 32 00.572, W 96 13.272 120/G7 Stay in creek channel, work the bottom; MarchOct, morning-dusk
6 Around the Dogleg N 31 58.749, W 96 12.855 120/G5 Live or cut shad using bottom rig, chum area first; Mar-Nov, early AM, dusk-night
7 Black Forest N 31 57.764, W 96 12.677 120/H5 Stink bait or cut shad with slip cork around timbers; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night WHITE BASS
7 287 Bridge N 31 57.997, W 96 18.031 120/E5 Tie up to bridge, put out lights, fish 6-8’ off bottom; May-October, night
8 Walker Point N 31 58.460, W 96 15.351 120/E5 Fish both sides of point coming from bank 400 yards; March-October, afternoon
9 Ferguson Point N 31 57.728, W 96 09.183 121/J5 1 oz. silver or chart slabs, fish the island edges; Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov, morn, aftn
10 209 Flats N 31 58.107, W 96 07.016 121/K5 Topwaters, silver spns., search flat edges for large schools; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night
11 Pipeline N 31 57.280, W 96 06.640 121/K4 Watch for shad pushed off pipeline into the timber; Apr-May, Aug-Oct, morn, aftn
12 Windsock Point N 31 56.773, W 96 06.570 121/L4 Live bait on Car. rig, work bait up and down the point; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night
TXI N 31 54.808, W 96 20.577 120/A2 Stink bait, cut shad, Car. rig, drop bait to btm. reel slowly; March-June, dawn-morning
I-45 N 31 56.21, W 96 25.23 120/ Inset 1 Cutbait, topwaters, Minnows; Spring /Summer/ Fall
Briar Creek N 32 05.542, W 96 20.733 122/B2 Best fished when creek is running or a lot of wind; April-September, avoid midday
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G Overlook Park 124 L3 N30 18.586, W96 30.956 Texas 36 to FM 1948 979-289-2321
BASS KEY HOTSPOT NAME GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
7 Bubble Lane Hump N 30 18.918, W 96 35.575 124/F4 White/chrome slab spoons, hop spoon along the btm.; March-July, morning thru aftn
8 Pecan Hump N 30 17.757, W 96 36.716 124/D2 Crankbaits/Spinnerbaits near stumps/rocks, plastics at shore; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
1 Overlook Point N30 18.456, W96 31.103 125/L2 Largemouth bass, live shad or red sof plastics on C-rig; All year, avoid midday
2 Yegua Boat Ramp N30 18.450, W96 32.749 125/J3 Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, use live bait; All year, avoid midday
3 Rocky Creek Point N30 9.388, W96 34.103 124/H4 White bass use live bait, spoons; catfish, chum area; March-July, morning-atfn
4 Welch Point N30 0.088, W96 33.125 125/I6 Largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, use live bait; All year, avoid midday 5 Big Creek Marina N30 9.388, W96 34.103
use live bait; All year, avoid midday
7 Yegua Pier N30 8.383, W96 32.178 125/J3 Largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, crappie, use live bait; All year, avoid midday
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1 Pond Dam N 30 17.677, W 96 38.147 124/B2 June bugs, watermelon plastics, TX rig, flip the reeds; February-April, dawn thru afternoon.
2 The Oaks N 30 17.681, W 96 35.287 124/F2 Black/blue jigs, june bug plastics, flip trees & stumps; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
3 Rock Quarry N 30 19.441, W 96 34.331 124/H5 Chartreuse/white spinnerbaits around shoreline, flip reeds/brush; Feb-April, dawn thru afternoon.
4 Apache N 30 20.452, W 96 34.398 124/H6 Spinnerbaits/crankbaits near stumps/rocks, plastics at shore; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
5 The Dam N 30 19.067, W 96 31.430 125/K4 Reaction baits in morning & night, plastics in afternoon; April thru October, dawn-afternoon.
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4 Deer Island N 30 17.905, W 96 35.315 124/F2 Minnows, crappie jigs, use green lights at dusk/ night; Apr-Sep, dawn-morn, dusk-nght
5 Pecan Lake N 30 17.675, W 96 36.585 124/D2 Minnows, crappie jigs, use green lights at dusk/ night; Mar-Sep, dawn-morn, dusk-nght
6 The Oaks N 30 17.434, W 96
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1 Tip of Dana Peak Point N 31 00.857, W 97 36.420 126/C3 Use electronics for schools, buoy fish to mark spot; Jan-Feb, May-Dec, avoid midday
2 Cedar Gap Channel N 31 01.423, W 97 37.694 126/A5 At night, troll cranks, hit channel edges with white/chartreuse slabs; Jan-May, avoid midday
3 Trimmler Creek N 31 00.375, W 97 39.325 127/ Inset 1 Troll crankbaits, use white/chartreuse slabs on creek bends; Dec-April, avoid midday
Anglers must have a valid fishing license and a freshwater fishing stamp endorsement. Possession limit is twice the statewide daily bag. Fish stored by
Species Bag Min.
Largemouth bass 5* 14”
Smallmouth bass 5* 14”
Spotted bass 5* none
Guadalupe bass 5* none
Striped Bass 5* 18”
Hybrid Striped Bass 5* 18” White bass 25 10”
Channel catfish 25** None
Blue catfish 25** None
Flathead catfish 5 18”
Crappie 25 10”
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4 Pecan Grove N 31 01.127, W 97 34.331 126/H4 Silver/white tops or slabs, use electronics for schools; May-Oct, avoid midday, night Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location WHITE BASS
5 Lampasas River N 30 59.855, W 97 39.765 126/Ins 1A White jigs, silver spoons, look for birds and schools; Nov-Mar, dawn-midday, dusk SMALLMOUTH BASS
1 Marina Bluffs N 31 02.064, W 97 31.912 127/L6 Black small hair jig, maximize lure freefall, watch the line; March-Nov, dawn-morn, dusk
2 Dam Bluffs N 31 01.699, W 97 31.849 127/L5 Black small hair jig, maximize lure freefall, watch the line; March-Nov., dawn-morn, dusk
3 New Intake Bluffs N 31 00.483, W 97 32.693 127/J3 Black small hair jig, maximize lure freefall, watch the line; March-Nov, dawn-morn, dusk
4 Rock Island Bluffs N 31 02.036, W 97 32.528 127/K6 Smoke, black jig worm, fish shoreline rocks; March-Nov, dawn-morn, dusk
5 Island Hydrilla N 31 01.142, W 97 36.766 126/F4 Live threadfin shad, lipless cranks, white slabs; March-Nov, dawn-morn, dusk
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
1 Timbered Cove N 31 00.370, W 97 38.148 126/C2 Black/blue jigs, white spinnerbaits, fish timber in channel; Feb-May, Oct-Nov, dawn-dusk
2 Red Roof Point N 31 02.020, W 97 34.391 126/G6 Black/blue jigs, white spinnerbaits, fish timber in channel; Feb-May, Oct-Nov, dawn-dusk
3 North End of Big Island N 31 01.333, W 97 35.085 126/F5 Fish both above water and submerged timber; all year, dawn thru dusk
4 East Side of Bug Island N 31 01.258, W 97 34.797 126/G4 Chrome/clear tops, look for schools and bait fish; May-Oct, dawn-morning
5 Dana Peak Rocks N 31 01.696, W 97 35.413 126/E5 Jig worm in watermelon/smoke, fish parallel to rocks; Mar-Nov, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
6 Eastside Dana Peak Point N 31 01.073, W 97 36.260 126/D4 Car. rig watermelon/black/smoke, deep and slow drag; all year, dawn thru dusk
7 Deep Flats N 31 01.220, W 97 34.514 126/G4 This is a hole in open water, 20, fish school here; all year, dawn thru midday
8 Wheat Bed N 31 01.600, W 97 33.215 127/I5 Car. rig, watermelon fluke, fish right ditch 20’ to the bank; all year, dawn thru afternoon
CRAPPIE
1 Cedar Gap Dock N 31 01.045, W 97 39.049 127/ Inset 1 Minnows on bobber, submerged lights, keep quiet; Jan-May, Nov- Dec, night
2 Long Bridge Pilings N 31 00.545, W 97 38.764 127/ Inset 1 Minnows on bobber, submerged lights, keep quiet; Jan- May, Nov-Dec, night
3 River Timber South N 31 00.139, W 97 38.969 127/ Inset 1 Minnows on bobber, submerged lights, keep quiet; Jan-May, Nov-Dec, night
4 River Timber North N 31 00.351, W 97 39.114 127/ Inset 1 Minnows on bobber, submerged lights, keep quiet; Jan-May, Nov-Dec, night
5 Community Hole N 31 01.111, W 97 38.509 127/ Inset 1 Minnows on bobber, submerged lights, keep quiet; Jan-May, Nov-Dec, night
6 Rock Island N 31 01.802, W 97 32.656 127/J6 Minnows, white/chartreuse jigs, fish grass edges; April-Nov, dawn-midday, dusk
7 North of Trees N 31 02.116, W 97 34.723 126/G7 Minnows, white/chartreuse jigs,
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: ZEBRA MUSSELS have been found in this reservoir. Clean, drain and dry boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law.
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C Two Mile Bridge W. 129 I3 N 32 54.305, W 95 59.914 Texas 276
D White Point Causeway 131 Ins 3 N 32 51.634, W 96 03.990 FM 751
E Duck Cove 131 Ins 3 N 32 50.999, W 96 03.393 FM 751
F Lake Tawakoni St Park 130 D7 N 32 50.874, W 95 59.756 FM 2575
G Sabine Riv Auth Ramp 131 I3 N 32 48.546, W 95 56.054 Off FM 47
H Sky Point RV Park 129 Ins 2 N 32 53.719, W 95 56.807 Off Texas 276
I Two Mile Bridge E. 129 K3 N 32 54.448, W 95 57.988 Texas 276
J Wind Point Park 129 I8 N 32 57.565, W 95 59.803 FM 1571
K Red Bear Resort 130 B7 N 32 51.325, W 96 01.154 OFF FM 3708
L Anchor Inn North 128 H2 N 32 53.739, W 96 00.094 TX 276 to Tomahawk Dr
M Anchor Inn South 128 H1 N 32 53.252, W 96 00.218 TX 276 to Tomahawk Dr
N Cedar Cove 131 Ins 4 N 32 53.510, W 95 54.160 TX 276 to CR 1502
O Clyde's Marina 131 I9 N 32 52.675, W 95 55.983 Off TX 276
P Duck Cove Marina 131 Ins 3 N 32 51.245, W 96 03.578 Off FM 751
Q Holiday Marina 130 H3 N 32 48.785, W 95 56.596 Off TX 47
R Kenny's Landing 129 K3 N 32 54.525, W 95 58.021 Off TX 276
S South Shore Marina 130 H3 N 32 48.814, W 95 56.429 Off TX 47
T Tawakoni City Park 128 G3 N 32 54.449, W 96 01.290 Off TX 276
U Walnut Cove 130 Ins 5 N 32 53.259, W 96 02.755 Off FM 3613
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903-598-2216
903-447-4800
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903-663-9463
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903-356-3240
903-560-0630
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Information provided by TPWD and US Army Corps of Engineers
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
1 Duck Cove N 32 50.830 W 96 03.680
130/ Ins 3 Buzz bait, jigs, spinnerbaits, hit the shallow vegetation; Jan thru May, dawn, morn, dusk
2 Rabbit Cove N 32 52.872 W 96 00.227 130/D9 BIG FISH AREA, hit shallow brush, roadbed & docks; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk
3 FM 751 @ Duck N 32 51.080 W 96 03.488 130/ Ins 3 Crankbaits, worms on Texas or Car. rig, work rip rap and brush; June-Dec, dawn, morn, dusk
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N 32 51.650 W 96 04.033 130/ Ins 3 Crankbaits, worms on Texas or Car. rig, work rip rap, brush & hump; June-Dec, dawn, morn, dusk
5 Rock Pile @ 751 N 32 51.970 W 96 04.503 130/ Ins 3 Texas, Car. rig crankbaits, worms work rocks from road to water.; June-Dec, dawn, morn, dusk
6 Oak Cove Bridge N 32 54.023 W 95 56.366 129/ Inset 2 Crankbaits, worms on TX or C-rig, work rip rap and brush; All Year, dawn-morn, dusk-night
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95 54.440 131/ Ins 4 Buzz bait, jigs, frogs, work vegetation, look spawners; Feb-April, dawn, morn, dusk
8 Tall Man Reach N 32 52.872
00.227 131/J8 Hit timber, humps, guts in summer, coves with pads rest; All Year, dawn, morn, dusk 9 Wolf Cove
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56.459 130/H3 Chartreuse sassy shad, slabs, fish hump top and edges; Mar-May, Sep-Nov, morn, aftr
9 Cloud Point N 32 53.583 W 95 58.280 131/K2 Chartreuse slabs, fish on point edges, look for birds; Feb-April, morning thru aftn.
10 Finger Point N 32 52.989 W
59.919 131/I1 Chartreuse slabs, troll slowly around the point, graph; April-July, morning-afternoon
CHANNEL & BLUE CATFISH: No minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer.
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1 Ingram Hollow Rock Piles N 33 51.009, W 96 51.934 134/D4 Deepdiving cranks, cast into rock pile, bounce off rks.; Apr-June, Sep-Oct, AM, night
2 Limestone Creek N 33 52.411, W 96 47.040 135/I6 Plastics, cast to rocks slowly retrieve thru the brush; All Year, dawn, morning, dusk
3 Mill Creek N 33 49.029, W 96 46.207 135/J1 Crawfish plastics, cranks, fish deep bluffs & stick ups; Apr-June, Sep-Oct, AM, aftn.
Rock Creek to Paw Paw Creek N 33 52.045, W 96 53.077 134/C6 Spinnerbaits, plastics, work shore & channels, vary rate; All Year, all day
Two Creeks N 33 52.529, W 96 50.520 134/F6 Blue fleck buzzbait early, fish stump patches ; May-October, all day
377 Bridge N 33 52.580, W 96 50.077 134/F6 White/yellow spinners, sluggos, fish tire reef, rip rap, docks; All Year, all day
Buncombe Creek N 33 54.247, W 96 48.500 134/H8 Medium to dark soft plastics, work visible structure; Apr-July, dawn, dusk
Buncombe Creek Shoreline N 33 52.869, W 96 47.830 134/H6 Dawn use buzzbaits, later jigs, work shallows to deep; Mar-June, dawn-morning
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45.369 135/K3 White soft plastics, fish main lake and into both forks; April-August, all day
8 Thousand Trails N 33 49.061, W 96 49.008 134/H1 Chrome/firetiger topwater plugs to wind-blown points; May-June, Sep-Oct, no mid, aftn
9 Walnut Creek Coves N 33 48.461, W 96 49.311 134/G1 Medium to dark soft plastics, work visible structure; All Year, all day
1 Paw Paw Creek N 33 51.354, W 96 52.690 134/C5 Live shiners, work creek edges, stickups, boat houses; March-May, all day
2 Rowland Cove N 33 52.560, W 96 50.395 134/F6 Live shiners, work cove edges, stickups, boat houses; March-May, all day
3 377 Bridge N 33 52.230, W 96 50.000 134/F6 Minnows, 1/32-1/16 oz. jig, work pilings, vary depth; Jan-Mar, June-Dec, dawn-morn
4 Willis Bridge N 33 52.142, W 96 49.936 134/F5 1/8 oz. jigs, anchor under bridge, use lights at night; May-July, avoid dawn, midday
5 Wood Island N 33 50.752, W 96 45.953 135/K4 Roadrunners, jigs, spawning area, fish shallow brush; April-July, dawn-dusk
6 Mill Creek N 33 48.842, W 96 48.256 134/H1 Live minnows, work boathouses and brushpiles; March-Dec, dawn-dusk
7 Walnut Creek Resort N 33 50.752, W 96 45.953 134/G1 Live shiners, work creek edges, stickups, boat houses; Mar-May, dawn-morn, dusk-nght
CATFISH
1 Lebenon Point N 33 54.864, W 96 52.472 134/ Inset 1 Cut shad on C rig, drift and bounce the bottom; June-August, all day
2 Texas Flats N 33 51.817, W 96 48.666 134/H5 Cut shad, drift the flat with light weight, 3/0 hook; Apr-May, Aug-Oct, all day
3 Mill Creek Flats N 33 51.892, W 96 49.883 134/G5 Cut shad or prepared bait, work potholes & dropoffs; Apr-June, Aug-Oct, all day
4 The Islands N 33 50.366, W 96 44.541 135/L3 Cut shad or shiners, drift w long leaders w 1/4 sinkers; April-December, all day
5 Hole in the Wall N 33 49.421, W 96 45.245 135/K2 Anchor, shallow fish 2-10, spawning catfish, cut shad; April-June, dawn-afternoon
1 Red River Spawn N 33 55.645, W 96 53.648 134/ Inset 1 White roadrunners, slow retrieve when cold, fast
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
Coves East of Highport N 33 50.195, W 96 42.085 136/C3 White 6” Sassy shad on 1 oz. jighead, work edges 18’; Oct-Mar, morning-afternoon
Stump Pass N 33 50.487, W 96 42.762 136/B4 White/Chartreuese soft plastics, fish shallow channel/shoreline; April-October, all day
Two Creeks N 33 51.097, W 96 42.503 136/B4 Blue fleck buzzbait early, fish stump patches ; May-October, all day
Islands N 33 51.541, W 96 42.203 136/C5 Spinnerbaits or soft plastics, fish points and dropoffs; All Year, dawn, morn, afternoon
Lighthouse Resort N 33 50.610, W 96 40.161 136/E3 Dawn use buzzbaits, later jigs, work shallow to deep; All
W 96 40.026 136/E2 Spinnerbaits or soft plastics, fish points and dropoffs; Apr-July, dawn, dusk
17 Rocky Point N 33 51.899, W 96 38.129 136/G5 Perl/chartr. Soft plastics; fish
STRIPED BASS
Willa Woods, E. Burns, Sunrise N 33 52.836, W 96 35.227 137/J7 Fish shad at 40-60’ dropoff, fish should be in 30-40’; July-Aug, morning-dusk
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SW wind, fish within 2’ of shoreline; Sep-Oct, dawn, morn, dusk
Live shad or downriggers, drift live bait on C-rigs; Mar-Oct, dawn, morning, dusk
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12 Mother’s Cove N 33 54.967, W 96 43.390 138/B1 Chartreuse slabs, drive and bump bottom in 15-30’; Sept-Dec, morning-afternoon
13 Mac Creek N 33 56.011, W 96 39.240 138/F2 Chrome/white Roadrunners, drift/Cast both creek sides;; Apr-May, Sep-Dec, all day
14 Wahita Flats N 33 55.196, W 96 36.009 139/J1 See birds, cast into them; graph to find ledges/ humps; All Year, AM, dusk, night
15 Alberta Creek N 33 57.531, W 96 36.229 139/I4 Chrome/white Roadrunners, drift/Cast both creek sides; Apr-May, Sep-Dec, all day STRIPED BASS
20 Platter Flats N 33 54.923, W 96 33.777 135/L9 Shad RatLtraps, topwaters, work in 7-10’ early & late in the day; June-Aug, AM, dusk, night
21 Washita Flats N 33 55.238, W 96 37.678 138/H11 Summer, drift or downrig, rest yr. watch for birds; All Year, dawn, morning dusk
22 The Cross N 33 55.376, W 96 43.482 138/B1 Summer, drift or downrig, rest yr. watch for birds; All Year, dawn, morning dusk
23 Platter Flats N 33 55.024, W 96 33.956 139/L1 Topwaters early, Sassy Shad jigs from 10-25’; Apr-June, Sept-Nov, morn-aftn
24 Alberta Creek N 33 57.542, W 96 36.012 139/J4 topwaters early, slabs and Live bait midday; April-August, dawn-midday
25 Catfish Bay N 33 59.147, W 96 37.065 139/I6 Cast jigs on main lake points & anchor w Live shad 30’; Mar-May, Oct-Dec, dawn-dusk
26 The Oil Wells N 34 00.942, W 96 35.863 139/J8 Fish the oil wells mid-lake 2-20’ with Sassy Shad jigs; Jan-March, morning-aftn
27 North of 70 N 34 01.546, W 96 35.661 139/J9 Live/sassy shad, hit all pts & dropoffs, prespawners; April-May, dawn-dusk SMALLMOUTH
12 Rock Creek N 33 55.752, W 96 42.964 138/B1 Work deep rocky point and creek ledges; FebApril, Oct-Dec, dawn-dusk
13 Soldier Creek N 33 55.476, W 96 40.807 138/E1 Work deep rocky ledges and main lake rocky points; Feb-May, Oct-Dec, dawn-dusk
14 Soldier Creek N 33 55.206, W 96 40.621 138/E1 Crawfish cranks, Work the bluffs pull bait off drops; Mar-Oct, AM, dusk, night
15 Rip Rap around Railroad Bridge N 33 57.916, W 96 35.618 139/J4 Green/blue/orange jigs, don’t let bait fall before retrieve; Apr-July, Nov-Dec, AM, aftn.
16 Highway 70 Bridge N 33 59.920, W 96 36.307 139/I7 Work rip rap east of bridge with shad or small cranks; Nov-Apr, AM, midday, dusk
17 Ingram Hollow Rock Piles N 34 00.097, W 96 37.758 138/H7 Deepdiving cranks, Cast into rock pile, bounce off rks.; Apr-June, Sep-Oct, AM, night
18 Rip Rap at Highway 70 Bridge N 34 00.205, W 96 36.965 138/I8 Green/blue/orange jigs, don’t let bait fall before retrieve; Apr-July, Nov-Dec, AM, aftn. Find FISH
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TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
22 Mac Creek N 33 56.335, W 96 39.213 138/F2 Chartreuse/chrome buzzbait, rattletraps, fish bait balls; Apr-June, dawn, morn, dusk
23 Caney Creek Points N 33 55.670, W 96 41.982 138/C1 White/green spinners, Work backside of windy points; Mar-Oct, morning-afternoon
24 The Concrete N 33 55.629, W 96 37.073 139/I1 Cast on submerged concrete 40’ off bank in 8-10’; Oct-Nov, morning, afternoon
19 Washita Flats N 33 55.056, W 96 33.694 139/L1 Live shad, traps, fish both sides of station to 30’ drop; May-July, dawn, morn, dusk
25 Chocolate Chip Cove N 33 56.252, W 96 33.488 139/L2 Dark soft plastics in C-rig, Work channel edges; All Year, morning-midday
26 The Cross N 33 55.376, W 96 43.482 138/E9 Chartreuse cranks, fish back stumps and mouth dropoffs; July-Nov, dawn, morn, aftn
27 Rock Creek N 33 55.842, W 96 32.753 138/ Inset 2 Chartreuse/chrome buzzbait, rattletraps, fish bait balls; April-September, morning, dusk
28 Little Glasses N 34 00.874, W 96 39.506 138/F9 Dawn use buzzbaits, later jigs, Work shallow to deep; April-July, dawn and dusk
29 Highway 70 Rip Rap N 34 00.146, W 96 36.888 139/I7 Firetiger soft plastics, fish rip rap on both bridge sides; April-September, all day
CRAPPIE
Caney Creek N 33 56.594, W 96 42.116 138/2 Live minnows, 1/8 oz. jigs, cast to the back of creek; April thru July, morn-afternoon 12
RULES & REGULATIONS
1 Sand Point N 33 51.755, W 96 51.668 134/D5 Catfish, striped bass; cut shad, liver; long cast deep; Mar-May, Oct-Nov; all day
2 Sherwood Shores N 33 51.612, W 96 48.563 134/H5 Striped bass; wade knee-deep with topwaters; Apr-Jun, Aug-Sep; dawn-morn, dusk
3 McAllister Park N 33 51.712, W 96 49.760 134/H5 Largemouth bass, white bass, catfish; use live bait; March thru November
4 Cedar Mills Park N 33 49.642, W 96 48.846 134/H2 Striped bass, cats, crappie, white bass; live bait; all year; all day
5 Walnut Creek Resort N 33 48.599, W 96 49.516 134/G1 All species; live baits; work the structure in shallows ; all year; all day
6 Grandpappy’s Point N 33 51.554, W 96 38.39 136/G5 Striped bass, smallmouth, largemouth; fish shallow structure; Feb thru Jun; dusk thru night
7 Lighthouse Resort N 33 51.460, W 96 39.837 136/F5 Catfish, striped bass; cut shad, liver; long cast deep; all year; all day
8 Eisenhower Park N 33 49.187, W 96 36.187 137/I2 Striped bass, smallmouth, largemouth; look for bait fish; Mar, July-Aug, Nov; avoid afternoon
FACILITIES ON LAKE TEXOMA
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Lake Texoma Essentials
31 Equestrian Camp N 33 47.623 W 96 48.750 140/D7 Spinnerbaits or soft plastics, fish points and dropoffs; Apr-July, dawn, dusk
32 Flowing Wells N 33 46.500, W 96 47.393 140/E5 Chartreuse/chrome buzzbait, RatLtraps, fish bait balls; April-September, morning, dusk
>90 From Houston: 325 miles via I-45, US 75
33 Sandy Creek N 33 45.627, W 96 47.674 140/E4 White/green spinners, work backside of windy points; Mar-July, dawn, morning, dusk
From Dallas/Ft Worth: 92 miles via TX 289
From San Antonio: 361 miles via I-35, I-35 E, US 75
34 Big Mineral Shoreline N 33 45.627, W 96 47.674 140/F3 Spinnerbaits or soft plastics, fish points and dropoffs; Apr-July, dawn, dusk
SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
Two-thirds of this lake lies in Oklahoma. Anglers with Texas licenses may fish in the Texas portions of the reservoir, or purchase a Lake Texoma license ($12) to fish the entire lake.
STRIPED BASS AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS: No minimum length limit. Daily bag limit = 10; possession limit = 20, and only two striped or hybrid striped bass 20 inches or greater may be retained each day. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited.
WHITE BASS: No minimum length; daily bag = 25 fish.
BLUE AND CHANNEL CATFISH: no minimum length; combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. Only 1 blue catfish 30 inches or greater in length may be retained each day. For flathead catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag = 5.
35 Hagerman Refuge N 33 44.576, W 96 45.752 140/G3 White/green spinners, work backside of windy points; Mar-July, dawn, morning, dusk
CRAPPIE
11 Road’s End N 33 55.653, W 96 37.021 139/I1 Catfish; cut shad and prepared bait; cast into deep water; April thru Nov; all day
12 Platter Flats N 33 55.380, W 96 33.674 139/L1 Striped bass, largemouth; topwaters; vary retrieve; June thru Sep; avoid afternoon
BLACK AND WHITE CRAPPIE: minimum length limit = 10 inches and daily bag limit = 37 in any combination. Possession limit = 50 crappie.
GAR: During May, no person shall fish for, take, or seek to take alligator gar in that portion of Lake Texoma encompassed within the boundaries of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge or that portion of Lake Texoma from the U.S. 377 bridge (Willis Bridge) upstream to the I.H. 35 bridge. Otherwise, daily bag limit is 1 alligator gar of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.
WALLEYE: minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.:
ZEBRA MUSSELS have been found in this reservoir. Clean, drain and dry boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law.
16 Big Mineral Boat Houses
33 47.281, W 96 48.313 140/D6 Live minnows, work boathouses and brushpiles; March-Dec, dawn-dusk
Paradise Cove N 33 47.055, W 96 47.116 140/E6 pink/white roadrunners, use lights at night, slow roll; Apr-June, AM, dusk, night
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS
All species are currently managed under statewide regulations. However, if a grass carp is caught, it must be immediately returned to the water unharmed.
New Lake Mart Tradinghouse Creek
2 Water Inlet N 31 34.418, W 96 58.047 142/E6 Yellow, white buzzbaits, work hydrilla/grass pockets; April thru Sept, morn, late afternoon
3 Scout Camp Shore N 31 34.023, W 96 56.677 143/I5 Chrome/blue cranks, cast along reeds, flip pockets; all year, morning, midday, late afternoon 4 Main Lake Point N 31 33.880, W 96 58.323 142/D4 Deep crankbaits, work pt deep to shallow from 15’ bottom; all year, dawn thru afternoon
5 Power Plant Cove N 31 34.096, W 96 58.666 142/C5 watermelon plastics, work slowly in front of reeds; Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec, morning, midday
6 Dam Rip Rap N 31 33.320,
Outlet Point
34.267, W
142/C2 Chartreuse/white spinnerbaits, work parallel to rip rap 4’ frm shore; April thru July, all day
56.913 142/H6 Slowly drag buzzbait and spinners over grass; April thru July, afternoon
Spawning Flat N 31 34.741, W 96 55.886 143/K8 Plum jerkbait, float over bedding bad, use split shot; January thru March, all day 9 Bull Rush Cove N 31 33.945,
Creek
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
Work
near trees and brush; all year, late afternoon
5 Twin Bridges Point N 31 31.920, W 97 14.135 145/ Inset 2 Work shallow crankbaits, up, down & around the point; all year, late afternoon
6 Speegleville Marina Sunken Rd. N 31
release point, Work jetty to south point; all year, dawn-morn, afternoon-dusk
8 Reynolds Creek S side Entrance N 31 35.390, W 97 14.776 144/B7 Texas rig worms & spinners near standing timber & brush; all year,
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5 Point Nof Ridgewood Marina N 31 32.091, W 97 13.531 144/D1 Live minnows under cork, use electronics for brush; January thru April, morning, afternoon
6 Point S of Ridgewood Marina N 31 31.977, W 97 13.619 144/D1 Cast red/white jigs, if no action, change area slowly; January-April, morning, afternoon
water is required by law.
7 Speegleville Flats N 31 32.924, W 97 13.795 144/D2 Live minnows under cork, use electronics for brush; January thru April, morning, afternoon
8 Flat South of Midway Point N 31 30.919, W 97 14.788 145/ Inset 2 Minnows, jigs, wait few minutes, no bite, change area slowly; January-April, morning, afternoon
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3 South Bosque River N 31 30.336, W 97 15.196 145/ Inset 2 Prepared stink bait, cut bait, live bait, fish the bottom; all year, morning, dusk thru night
4 North Bosque River N 31 36.107, W 97 16.834 144/ Inset 1 Prepared stink bait, cut bait, live bait, fish the bottom; all year, morning, dusk thru night
5 Lakeshore Cove N 31 34.384, W 97 11.727 144/H5 Prepared stink bait, cut bait, live bait, fish the bottom; all year, morning, dusk thru night
6 Airport Cove N 31 36.045, W 97 14.534 144/C9 Prepared stink bait, cut bait, live bait, fish the bottom; all year, morning, dusk thru night
7 Speegleville Bay N 31 33.373, W 97 14.878 144/B3 Prepared stink bait, cut bait, live bait, fish the bottom; all year, morning, dusk thru night WHITE
BASS
1 Old Highway 6 North N 31 33.096, W 97 13.820 144/D3 Work shallow blue/silver crankbaits on roadbed; Mar thru May, Aug-Oct, morn thru afternoon
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1 Nolan River N 32 05.242, W 97 28.152 146/ Ins 1 spinners, yellow/chartreuse worms, work stickups
2 Plowman Creek N 32 04.436, W 97 29.260 146/ Ins 1 yellow/white cranks, spinners, work points & stickups
3 Morgan Lakeside Park N 32 01.926, W 97 29.579 146/ Ins 1 chartreuse, motor oil, pumpkinseed worms on TX-rig
4 Steele Creek N 31 59.977, W 97 26.906 146/E6 spinners, purple flake worms, work drop offs, sticks
5 Cedron Creek N 31 57.404, W 97 25.451 146/G2 chrome/crawfish, yellow/chartreuse/white worms
6 Canyons N 31 56.502, W 97 26.139 148/C9 chrome/crawfish, yellow/chartreuse/white worms
7 King Creek N 31 54.405, W 97 25.156 148/E6 chrome/crawfish, motor oil worms on TX or C-rig
8 Frazier Creek N 31 55.529, W 97 22.356 149/I8 spinners, cranks, worms on TX or C-rig, work sticks
9 State Park N 31 55.239, W 97 20.825 149/K8 chrome/crawfish, motor oil worms on TX or C-rig
WHITE BASS
1 Big Rocky Ledge N 31 53.242, W 97 23.110 148/H4 White or chartruese 1 oz slabs, Bounce baits off bottom
2 Big Rock Ledge II N 31 53.521, W 97 22.796 148/H5 White or chartruese 1 oz slabs, Bounce baits off bottom
3 Hwy 22 Road Bed N 31 54.338, W 97 22.636 149/I6 White or chartruese 1 oz slabs, Bounce baits off bottom
4 Whitney Hump N 31 54.614, W 97 20.755 149/K6 Chartruese swim baits, topwater baits like zaraspooke & rattletraps
5 Bee Bluff Humps N 31 55.718, W 97 26.084 148/D8 Chartruese and/or white 1 oz slabs, bounce baits off
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10 Between 2 Creeks N 31 54.793, W 97 20.696 149/K7 walk the dog w Zara Spooks using medium retrieve
11 Loafer Bend Shore N 31 53.464, W 97 21.425 149/J4 anchor away from shore, don’t set hook until fish felt
12 Dam Rip Rap N 31 53.464, W 97 21.425 149/I2 drop live shad straight down & troll slow away rip rap
13 McGowan Flats N 31 55.782, W 97 24.858 148/F9 troll w/ downriggers slowly w/ baits above 22’ up to 12’
14 Deep Point N 31 53.114, W 97 23.148 148/H4 anchor boat above trees, fish down below boat
15 Frazier Creek Mouth N 31 54.791, W 97 22.681 148/H7 shad, perch on C-rig, drift bait just above graphed fish
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1 Bear Creek Shoreline N32 00.149’, W97 23.838’ 147/J6 catfish, cut shad on C-rig w cork 3” higher, tightline
2 State Park Point N31 55.153, W97 22.392 149/I7 white bass, live minnows under bobber, bounce slabs
3 Soldiers Bluff N31 51.878’, W97 22.502’ 148/H2 use bobber w cut bait or run down to 10’ without one
4 Loafer Bend Shore N31 53.320, W97 21.349 149/J4 stripers, white bass, throw tops along flats shoreline
5 Striper Point N31 54.968’, W97 23.060’ 148/H7 stripers, sand bass, bounce slabs off btm., slow retrieve Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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D Steele Creek Park 146 F7 N 32 00.593, W 97 26.668 Off FM 56
E Morgan Lakeside Park 146 A8 N 32 01.308, W 97 29.469 Off FM 56
F Plowman Creek Park 146 Ins 1 N 32 04.209, W 97 29.619 Off FM 56 at Koppert 254-622-3332
G Nolan River Park 146 Ins 1 N 32 06.041, W 97 27.052
97 24.814 148/E6 crawfish cranks, chartreuse dark worms, finesse rig
4 Lofer’s Bend Park N 31 53.222, W 97 21.359 149/K5 Zara Spooks, prop baits in bone/chrome work shore
5 West Lofer’s Bend N 31 52. 411, W 97 22.199 149/I3 topwaters in bone and chrome, use topwater tactics 6 Little Rocky Creek N 31 52.041, W 97 23.171 148/H2 cranks, slow roll spinners, worms work dropoffs
7 Mouth of Big Rocky N 31 52.979, W 97 23.281 148/H4 spinners, cranks, finesse rigs work slow on drops
STRIPED BASS
1 Big Rocky Ledge N 31 53.242, W 97 23.110 148/H4 Thread fin shad fished @ 18-21’ below boat
2 Big Rocky Ledge II N 31 53.521, W 97 22.796 148/H5 Thread fin shad fished @ 18-21’ below boat
3 Hwy 22 Road Bed N 31 54.338, W 97 22.636 148/H6 Live shad fished 3-4 turns off btm; Strper jigs/ trlers 16’ above
4 Submerged Railroad N 31 56.887, W
5 Submerged Dam N 31 52.249, W 97 22.503 149/I3 Livebaits, swimbaits-long casts, chartreuse jigs and trailers
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1 Indian Point N 33 03.551, W 101 03.495 151/I8 Worms-Texas rig dropshots, Texas rig worms; Feb-Oct; all day
2 Ince Cove N 33 03.352, W 101 04.853 150/H8 Zara Spooks, shad tops, work points and grass; Jun-Sep, am-afternoon
3 Main Lake Point N 33 03.353, W 101 03.547 151/I8 Black shad tubes, lizards on TX rig, work the column; May-Aug, morning thru midday
4 East Bank past Dam N 33 03.464, W 101 02.306 151/K8 5-7” green/red Senko, TX rig, no weight, swim slowly; May-October, dawn-morn, aftn
5 Spillway Cove N 33 02.713, W 101 01.844 151/K8 5-7” green/red Senko, TX rig, no weight, swim slowly; May-October, dawn - morn, aftn
6 Steep Bank N 33 03.218, W 101 04.087 151/I7 Crankbaits-shad color dropshots-worms; MarMay; all day
7 Mid Lake Cove N 33 03.198, W 101 02.651 151/K7 10” Wacky Worms in dark colors, work 10-25’; Apr-May, Sept-Oct, am-aftn
8 Main Lake Cove N 33 02.805, W 101 04.098 151/I7 10” Wacky Worms in dark colors, work 10-25’; Mar-Nov, morning-afternoon
9 Opening to Little Grape N 33 02.946, W 101 03.712 151/I7 Drop 2-3” PopR tubes under schooling fish; JulyOctober, morn, afternoon
10 Little Grape Creek N 33 01.821, W 101 03.801 151/I6 Black shad tubes, live shad, work slowly; FebMay, morning-afternoon
11 Big Grape Creek N 33 02.618, W 101 02.033 151/L6 Shiners, Waterdogs, soft plastics on TX rig, work grass; Feb-May, dawn thru aftn, night
12 Eastside Big Grape N 33 02.372, W 101 01.832 151/L6 Topwater; May; Early morning
13 Little Grape Creek N 33 02.338, W 101 03.897 151/I6 Soft jerk baits, red worms, work slow in 3-10’; Feb-Apr, morning, afternoon
14 Big Grape N 33 01.960, W 101 02.282 151/K5 10-12” red shad worms, Senkos, work pt. and bend; Feb-May, Aug-Oct, dawn-pm-nt 15 Rock Bank up Big Grape Creek N 33 02.075, W 101 02.170 151/L5 Shaky heads-small worms, dropshots, Texas rig worms; Feb-May; early am, late evening
16 The Island in Little Grape N 33 01.411 , W 101 02.261 151/I5 If you think you’re going too slow, slow down more; Mar-May, dawn-morn, afternoon
17 Point up Small Cove N 33 01.915, W 101 01.901 151/L5 Shaky heads, crankbaits, dropshots; Feb-Oct; all day
18 Big Grape Creek N 33 01.411, W 101 02.261 151/K4 Shiners, Waterdogs, soft plastics on TX rig, work grass; Aug-Nov, morning-afternoon
19 Bend up Big Grape N 33 01.137, W 101 01.891 151/L4 Shaky heads, crankbaits; Feb-Mar; all day
20 Fishing Dock N 33 02.888, W 101 04.863 150/H7 This is where tournament fish are weighed & released; All year, all day
21 Stained Water by Power Lines N 33 02.126, W 101 07.766 150/F7 Slow roll & thump 1/2-1 oz. white spinner, CO blade; Jan-Feb, Dec, midday-afternoon
22 Mid Lake Ledge N 33 02.486, W 101 06.402 150/F6 Shad, crawfish cranks, work 5-25’ near point & ledges; Apr-Jun, morning-afternoon
23 Gobbler Creek N 33 02.476, W 101 06.431 150/E6 White jigs, live minnow, work brush bends in creek; Mar-Apr, midday thru afternoon
24 Coves passed Gobbler Creek N 33 02.195, W 101 06.359 150/F6 Crankbaits, plasticworms, Texas rigged senkos; Apr-May; early am, late evening
25 Rocky Creek N 33 01.839, W 101 06.480 150/E5 White or yellow crappie jigs, minnow, fish 3-6’; Feb-Mar, morning thru midday
26 Rocky Creek N 33 01.591, W 101 06.513 150/E5 Slow roll white spinners 3-10’, pitch jigs in brush; Feb-Mar, dawn thru morning
27 Cove off Brazos N 33 01.836, W 101 07.475 150/D5 Crankbaits, Texas rigged worms; Mar-May; early am
1 Main Lake Cove N 33 03.512, W 101 03.176 151/J8 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work 3-10’; Mar-May, morning-afternoon
2 Coves by the Dam N 33 02.989, W 101 02.609 151/K7 1/32-1/16 oz. tube jigs, minnows, work tree edges; July-October, dawn, afternoon -night
3 Crappie Bluff N 33 02.779, W 101 02.360 151/K7 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work 15-30’; Mar-Oct, morning thru afternoon
4 Ince Cove Point N 33 01.897, W 101 02.479 151/K5 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work 5-15’; Mar-May, morning-afternoon
5 Back of Grape N 33 01.821, W 101 03.801 151/I5 1/32-1/16 oz. tube jigs, minnows, work tree edges; Jul-Oct, avoid midday, afternoon
6 Sam Wahl Cove N 33 02.730, W 101 06.304 150/F7 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work 3-10’; Mar-May, morning-afternoon
7 Gobbler Creek N 33 02.453, W 101 06.757 150/E6 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work brush 2-8’; Apr-May, morning-afternoon
8 The Split N 33 02.083, W 101 06.292 150/F5 Live minnows, 2” white/yellow jigs, work 15-30’; Aug-Oct, morning-afternoon
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CRAPPIE
1 Cove East of Dam N 33 45.633, W 98 20.567 152/H9 White/chartreuse buzz baits, work near/around vegetation.; Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec; dawn thru dusk
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5 Seminole Island N 33 43.874, W 98 20.113 153/I6 Fish wht./chartr. tops early & late, day work cranks.; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov; dawn thru dusk
6 Bunny Run Boat Ramp N 33 43.799, W 98 19.108 153/J6 Fish wht./chartr. tops early & late, day work cranks.; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov; dawn thru dusk
7 Deer Creek Park N 33 40.155, W 98 24.460 152/D1 Fish wht./chartr. tops early & late, day work cranks.; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov; dawn thru dusk
8 Shoshone Park N 33 40.629, W 98 27.426 153/ Inset 2 Good for Catfish year-round; Crappie & White Bass in spring. ; All year; Day/night
N 33 45.324, W 98 23.104 152/E9 SOURCE: TPWD
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
1 Dam N 33 45.829, W 98 21.908 152/G9 Fish topwaters early and late, shad crankbaits inbetween; All year; Dawn through dusk.
2 Lake Arrowhead State Park Piers N 33 45.299, W 98 23.082 152/E9 Work brush under piers with black watermelon plastics; Feb-Nov; Dawn through dusk.
3 Cove East of Dam N 33 45.628, W 98 20.574 152/H9 Work brush under piers with black watermelon plastics. Work tight to vegetation and structure; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov; Dawn-dusk.
4 Sailboat Marina Cove N 33 44.931, W 98 19.923 153/I8 Frogs and red lizards fished near vegetation; All year; dawn through dusk.
5 West Arrowhead Park Cove N 33 45.011, W 98 22.178 152/G8 Work the cove back in spring and fall; fish deeper in summer; All year; dawn through dusk.
6 Apache Park N 33 44.667, W 98 23.226 152/E8 Work vegetation with white/chartreuse spinnerbaits or frogs/buzzbaits; Spring, Fall; Dawn through dusk.
7 Seminole Island N 33 43.874, W 98 20.113 153/I7 Fish buzzbaits, poppers early & late... white/chartreuse spinnerbaits & crankbaits all day; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov; Dawn-dusk.
8 Deer Creek Causeway N 33 40.279, W 98 23.076 152/F1 Crankbaits; focus on corners of the bridge; All year; Dawn through dusk.
CRAPPIE
1 Dam Face N 33 45.821, W 98 21.830 152/G9 Fish the rip rap with minnows or 1/8 oz jigs, keep bait at bottom; Apr-May; dawn through morning, dusk.
2 Brushpile N. Side of State Park Point N 33 45.183, W 98 22.912 152/F8 Fish this Christmas tree pile with black/chartreuse jigs & minnows; Summer, Winter; All day.
3 The Derricks N 33 45.290, W 98 21.128 152/H9 Fish derricks in 12-20 feet with minnows or 1/8 oz jigs; Jan-Mar, Jun-Dec; Morning, dusk.
4 Lake Arrowhead State Park Piers N 33 45.298, W 98 23.080 152/E8 Fish minnows on bobber 1-2 feet off the bottom near brush; Mar-May, Oct-Nov; dawn-morning, dusk.
5 Brushpile S. Side of State Park Point N 33 45.146, W 98 22.955 152/E8 Fish this Christmas tree pile with minnows or jigs; Summer, Winter; All day.
6 Brushpile Off Piepers Pier N 33 45.146, W 98 22.955 152/F8 Fish this Christmas tree pile with minnows or jigs; Summer, Winter; All day.
7 Henrietta Bridge N 33 43.725, W 98 19.347 153/J6 Fish the southeast corner of the causeway rip rap & pilings with minnows; Mar-May, Oct-Nov; Dawnmorning, dusk.
8 Standing Timber N 33 42.298, W 98 22.342 152/F4 Fish the group of standing timber near the river channel with minnows or jigs; All year; All day.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
All species are currently managed under STATEWIDE REGULATIONS.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: ZEBRA MUSSELS have been found in this reservoir. Clean, drain and dry boat, trailer, livewells, bait buckets and other gear before traveling to another water body. Draining water is required by law.
NOTE: Lake Brownwood water level was lower than normal at press time for this edition. Exercise caution in navigating the lake, especially areas along the shoreline and in the upper regions of the lake. Some hotspots and facilities may not be accessible due to lower water levels.
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LARGEMOUTH BASS
& TACTIC
1 Cason Cove N 31 48.766, W 99 04.125 154/F2 Topwaters around docks in the morning; bladed jigs evenings. Proteced from the wind
2 Rocky Point Across from Dam N 31 50.4363, W 99 0.5875 155/J4 Live worms, smaller trick worm, curly-tailed jigs; spinnerbaits
3 Rock Fence N 31 52.319, W 99 01.354 155/I7 Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, soft plastics; topwaters early & late; September-May
4 Across from Flat Rock N 31 49.403, W 99 02.666 154/H2 Crankbaits, jigs, spinnerbaits; topwaters early & late; September through May
5 State Park Point N 31 51.907, W 99 01.484 155/I6 Live worms, smaller trick worm, curly-tailed jigs; spinnerbaits
6 North of McCartney Island N 31 51.473, W 99 00.437 155/K6 Crankbaits, chatterbaits, and swim jigs are best for fishing these artificial structures
CRAPPIE
1 Flat Rock Shoreline N 31 49.357, W 99 03.905 154/F2 Fish along the docks; jigs, live minnows; April through October
2 Docks Along McCartney Island N 31 51.008, W 99 00.427 155/K5 Fish along the docks; jigs, live minnows; April through October
3 279 Bridge N 31 50.060, W 99 05.985 154/D4 Minnows, crappie jigs; work rip rap & pilings.; Mar-May, Oct-Nov; Dawn-morn, dusk
4 Keesee Creek N 31 49.772, W 99 03.938 154/F3 Minnows, jigs; fish the artificial structure; Summer, Winter; All day
5 South of Brownwood State Park N 31 50.740, W 99 01.506 155/I5 Minnows, jigs; fish the artificial structure; Summer, Winter; All day
1 Rocky Point Across from Dam N 31 50.4363, W 99 0.5875 155/J4 Shad, sunfish, other live bait; look for dropoff of large bolders holding nice flatheads
2 Flooded Timber N 31 53.525, W 99 01.110 155/I9 Punch bait, cut shad; fish around submerged timber; Feb-Dec; All day
3 Turner Creek N 31 50.366, W 99 06.075 154/D4 Drift cut or live shad; punch bait and jigs are also good options; All year; All day
4 Rocky Creek N 31 49.204, W 99 04.050 154/F2 Cut bait, live minnows; work around structure; fall, winter, spring; dawn-morning, dusk
5 Jim Ned Branch N 31 49.386, W 99 01.794 155/I2 Cut bait, live minnows; work around structure; fall, winter, spring; dawn-morning, dusk
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WHITE BASS
40.777 156/C2 Fish small shad or ghost minnows, or with 1/8-14 oz. jigs; spring, summer
1 White Elephant Ramp N 32 36.558, W 99 41.057 156/D8 Crankbaits, spoons, jigs. fish around the rocks right outside the main ramp cove; springv
2 Poverty Point N 32 36.587, W 99 40.033 156/G8 Ghost minnows, small shad, small RatLTraps, small spinnerbaits, grubs; spring, summer
3 Spillway N 32 36.887, W 99 39.991 156/G9 Ghost minnows, small shad, small RatLTraps, small spinnerbaits, grubs; spring, summer
4 West Bank N 32 35.693, W 99 41.888 156/B5 Ghost minnows, small shad, small RatLTraps, small spinnerbaits, grubs; spring, summer
HYBRID STRIPED BASS
1 White Elephant Ramp N 32 36.620, W 99 41.156 156/D8 Crankbaits, spoons, jigs. Dead stick around the ramp, or troll the cove and ramp; spring
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36.198, W
40.547 156/F7 In warm months, troll deep diving crankbaits or downriggers or live shad; spring, summer
3 Johnson Park N 32 36.780, W 99 40.604 156/F9 Look for school hybrids, fish chrome RatLTraps, chrome or white slabs, and blade baits; spring
4 West Shoreline Humps N 32 34.680, W 99 41.855 156/ Inset 1 Look for school hybrids, fish chrome RatLTraps, chrome or white slabs, and
baits; spring Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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CRAPPIE
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RULES & REGULATIONS
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44.780, W 99 09.450 163/K4 Jigs, soft plastics, find the deeper docks with brush; All Year, dawn-morning, dusk
4 West Moonshine Docks N 33 44.315, W 99 09.987 163/L3 Jigs, soft plastics,
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Lake OH Ivie Essentials
Three Fingers N 31 33.365, W 99 41.557 164/B9 All Year, all day; spawning pockets & points for staging fish, deep edge/trees
Mouth of Grape Creek N 31 34.918, W
41.329 165/ Inset 1 Spring, Fall, dawn-dusk; deep water staging area in winter, 15-50’ deep
4 North Island Channel Edge N 31 32.584, W 99 40.663 164/D8 Jan-Apr, Sep-Dec, dawn-dusk; deep crankbaitss, work steep channel, shallow in fall
5 SW Freese Dam Flat N 31 30.208, W 99 40.198 164/D3 Apr-June, all day; big soft plastics, deep spawning bass, drift large flat
6 Gatlin Creek Flat N 31 30.178, W 99 41.139 164/B3 Apr-June, all day; big soft plastics, deep spawning bass, drift large flat
7 Old Lake Record Ridge N 31 32.338, W 99 41.444 164/B7 Feb-Mar, all day; anchor on point, big, dark soft plastics worms, Carolina rig
8 Gatlin Creek N 31 30.040, W 99 41.943 164/B3 Mar-Nov, morning, dusk; pumpkinseed soft plastics on Texas rig, work edges
9 Yellow Bluff N 31 34.702, W 99 42.759 164/ Inset 1 Jan-Mar,
Lake Possum Kingdom Essentials
From
180, TX 337, TX 16, FM 1287, FM 1148
From San Antonio: 300 miles via I-10, US 87, US 377, US 183, TX 67, FM 1148
Bass • White Bass
MONTH LAKE LEVEL TREND
GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
1 Bird Flats N 32 56.705, W 98 26.281 166/H3 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day
2 Postal Slab N 32 54.730, W 98 26.744 169/J9 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day
3 Peanut Patch N 32 53.627, W 98 30.998 168/D7 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day
4 Cedar Creek N 32 53.542, W 98 33.180 168/A7 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day
5 North D&D N 32 53.376, W 98 29.440 168/F6 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day
6 Hog Bend N 32 52.516, W 98 29.427 168/F5 Live shad, minnows, Sassy Shad, jigs, slabs, RatLTraps, crankbaits; All year; All day Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
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1 Rock Creek/Brazos Mouth N 32 58.027, W 98 24.418 167/K6 Live shad, perch, bright colored jigs; Jan-April; All day
2 Emerald Point N 32 57.848, W 98 24.097 167/K5 Live shad-perch-jigs-slabs, sassy shads-topwater baits.; Dec-Jan; Early am, cloudy, night
3 Bloodweed Island N 32 56.337, W 98 25.987 167/I2 Live shad, jigs, slabs, Sassy Shad; Nov-Jan; Daylight, cloudy
4 Pickwick Bridge N 32 54.777, W 98 27.939 168/H9 Live shad-perch-jigs-slabs, sassy shads-topwater baits.; Feb-April; Early am, cloudy, night
5 McGinnis Point N 32 54.570, W 98 27.939 168/H9 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; Mar-May; Daylight, cloudy nights
6 Peanut Patch N 32 53.627, W 98 30.998 168/D7 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; March-June; Early AM, cloudy nights
7 Broadway N 32 52.724, W 98 31.809 168/C5 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; May-Sep; Daylight, cloudy nights
8 Hog Bend N 32 52.516, W 98 29.427 168/F5 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; Summer; Early AM, cloudy nights
9 Gaines Bend N 32 52.715, W 98 28.001 168/H5 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; Summer; AM, cloudy nights 10 Stump Patch N 32 51.756, W
HYBRID/STRIPED BASS
Live shad, jigs, slabs, Sassy Shad; Nov-Jan; Daylight, cloudy
168/H9 Live shad-perch-jigs-slabs, sassy shads-topwater baits.; Feb-April; Early am, cloudy, night
5 McGinnis Point N 32 54.570, W 98 27.939 168/H9 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; Mar-May; Daylight, cloudy nights
6 Peanut Patch N 32 53.627, W 98 30.998 168/D7 Live shad, perch, jigs, Sassy Shad, stickbaits, topwaters; March-June; Early AM, cloudy nights
7 Broadway N 32 52.724, W 98 31.809
Lakes &
LAKE POSSUM KINGDOM
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LARGEMOUTH
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crankbaits, grubs, jig & pig, worms; Anytime; Early, cloudy, dark
10 Bee Creek N 32 50.876, W 98 32.287 168/B2 Live shad, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, grubs, jig & pig, worms; Year-Round; Early, Late, cloudy
11 Johnson Bend N 32 51.185, W 98 29.122 168/G3 Live shad, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, grubs, jig & pig, worms; Spring-Fall; Early, cloudy
12 Bluff Creek N 32 50.556, W 98 29.221 168/F1 Live shad, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, grubs, jig & pig, worms; Spring-Fall; Early, cloudy
13 Neely's Slough N 32 50.818, W 98 26.801 169/J2 Live shad, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, grubs, jig & pig, worms; Feb-June; Earlyclouds, night
1 Rock Creek/Beer Can Tree N 32 59.501, W 98 24.447 167/K8 Small shad, shiners, crappie jigs; Spring-Fall; All day
Carter Cut
32 57.465, W 98 25.135 167/J4 Small shad, shiners, crappie jigs; Spring-Fall; All day 3 Bloodweed Island N 32 56.337, W 98 25.987 167/I2 Small shad, minnows, crappie jigs, jigs tipped with minnows; Spring, Fall; anytime but day 4 Cedar Creek N 32 52.983,
north of the entire Bolivar Peninsula, and south of mainland Texas. The bay’s one extension is Rollover Bay, at the extreme east near the town of Gilchrist. Its eastern and north shorelines are dominated by the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.
3 GALVESTON/TRINITY BAY
UC UPPER COAST
See Page: 180 GALVESTON BAY IS the largest estuary on the Texas coast and the seventh largest in the United States. It extends thirty miles south to north and 17 miles east to west. The bay is seven to nine feet deep, has a mud bottom and about 600 square miles of surface.
1 SABINE LAKE & PASS
See Page: 173
SABINE LAKE IS a 90,000 acres saltwater estuary on the Texas-Louisiana border. The lake, some 14 miles long and 7 miles wide, is formed by the confluence of the Neches River and Sabine River. The lake (actually a bay) borders Jefferson County, Texas, Orange County, Texas, and Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
4 WEST GALVESTON BAY
See Page: 186
2 EAST GALVESTON BAY
See Page: 178
EAST GALVESTON BAY is the eastern extension of Galveston Bay, found in Chambers County. The bay is oriented northeast to southwest, and is approximately five miles wide and twenty miles in length. It covers the area
WEST GALVESTON BAY is a long inlet of Galveston Bay that nearly runs the entire length of Galveston Island. West Galveston Bay is bounded by San Luis Pass to its south, and Galveston Causeway to the north, where it meets with Galveston Bay. Its main extension is Christmas Bay, which extends south into Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. Other extensions include, Jones Bay to the north, Chocolate and Bastrop Bay to the west and northwest.
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west end of Cold Pass, and a line between Rattlesnake Point and Follets Island at the south passage. Its main extensions are Bastrop Bay to the north and the much smaller Drum Bay on the southwestern end of Christmas Bay. Numerous lakes also surround Christmas Bay.
8 MATAGORDA WEST BAY
See Page: 194
MATAGORDA BAY IS separated from the Gulf of Mexico by Matagorda Peninsula and serves as the mouth of numerous streams, most notably the Lavaca and Colorado Rivers. Fishing in the region is excellent for redfish and speckled trout.
6 FREEPORT/CEDAR LAKES
See Page: 190
LOCATED BETWEEN DRUM BAY and Matagorda East Bay, no bay systems occupy the area. However,the mouths of the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers, plus multiple lakes along the Intracoastal Waterway, and surf fishing in the Gulf provide ample fishing opportunities.
5 CHRISTMAS BAY
See Page: 188
CHRISTMAS BAY LIES inland of a barrier island, Follets Island, southwest of West Bay and San Luis Pass. The boundaries of Christmas Bay are currently narrowly drawn, established as a line from Christmas Point to Mud Island at the northern passageway, the
7 MATAGORDA EAST BAY
See Page: 192
THE MATAGORDA PENINSULA and the tidal flats at the mouth of the Colorado River enclose East Matagorda Bay, off Matagorda County. Its only true opening to the Gulf of Mexico is through Brown Cedar Cut, near the north end of the peninsula. It is part of the Matagorda Bay system.
MC MID COAST
9 PORT O’CONNOR
See Page: 198
WITH THE LARGEST and deepest bay system on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port O’Connor is surrounded by a wide variety of fishing options. The surrounding bay systems have many natural passes into the Gulf. These include Pass Cavallo, the only natural deepwater pass on the Texas Gulf Coast and is one of the best tarpon and shark fishing spots in the country.
10 ESPIRITU SANTO BAY
See Page: 202
ESPIRITU SANTO BAY is the 16-mile long, five-mile wide extension of San Antonio Bay, and is included in the Guadalupe River estuary. Oak trees and grass are common along the bay’s shore, which includes the bayside of Matagorda Island and the Texas mainland.
PINEY WOODS
11 SAN ANTONIO BAY
See Page: 204
THE SAN ANTONIO BAY system, includes Espiritu Santo, San Antonio, Guadalupe, Hynes, Mesquite and Ayers Bays and Mission Lake. It covers some 136,240 acres. The system is separated from the Gulf by Matagorda Island. Average depth is about 10.3 ft. with a bottom mainly of mud, sand and shell.
12 MESQUITE BAY
See Page: 207
MESQUITE BAY IS west of St. Joseph Island, between Ayers Bay and Carlos Bay, principally
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MC Continued from previous page
in Aransas County It may be entered from the Gulf of Mexico through Cedar Bayou, a cut between St. Joseph and Matagorda islands.
13 ROCKPORT-FULTON
See Page: 208
ROCKPORT-FULTON IS A thriving sportfishing hub located on the central western shore of Aransas Bay, which connects Corpus Christi Bay on the south, Mesquite Bay on the north, and Copano Bay on the west. From this shoreline perch, Rockport-Fulton offers access to prime fishing for inshore species such as redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum and sheepshead.
14 COPANO BAY
See Page: 209
COPANO BAY IS a northwestern extension of Aransas Bay, west of Rockport, Texas in Refugio and Aransas counties. It is supplied with seawater from the Gulf of Mexico via Aransas Bay, and fed freshwater from the Aransas River, Mission River and Copano Creek. Copano Bay is approximately twelveby-six-miles, oriented from the southwest to the northeast.
16 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
See Page: 214
CORPUS CHRISTI BAY is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by Mustang Island, and is fed by the Nueces River and Oso Creek from its western and southern extensions, Nueces Bay and Oso Bay. The bay is the southeastern boundary of the city of Corpus Christi.
shallow water and warm climate, the bay has a relatively high water salinity in its northern reaches.
19 PORT MANSFIELD
See Page: 222
17 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
See Page: 216
THE UPPER LAGUNA Madre is separated from its Lower component by the roughly 20-mile long Saltillo Flats land bridge. The two ends are joined by the Intracoastal Waterway, The main extension of the Upper Laguna Madre is Baffin Bay.
PORT MANSFIELD IS a popular fishing destination for anglers seeking trophy speckled trout. Efforts by Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. to combat falling trout populations have had noticeable impact on fishing near Port Mansfield.
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See Page: 228
15 PORT ARANSAS
See Page: 210
PORT ARANSAS IS located on the northeast end of Mustang Island, 24 miles from Corpus Christi. It fronts Aransas Pass, the main outlet of Aransas Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Aransas Bay is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by San José Island. Aransas Pass is the most direct navigable outlet the Gulf of Mexico from the Bay.
LC LOWER COAST
THE ARROYO COLORADO, is 706 square miles and approximately 90 miles long, stretching from Mission, Texas near the Rio Grand River, to its mouth in the Laguna Madre. Its width is 40 to 200 feet, and the average depth can be as shallow as 2 feet and as deep as 13 feet.
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See Page: 218
BAFFIN BAY IS the largest extension of the Laguna Madre. It has three branches of its own: Alazan Bay, Cayo del Grullo, and Laguna Salada. The scarce freshwater inflow and extensive evaporation, due to shallow water and warm climate, result in a high water salinity in the bay.
Because of the scarce freshwater inflow and extensive evaporation, which is promoted by
21 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
See Page: 230
THE LAGUNA MADRE is a long, shallow, hypersaline lagoon in Nueces, Kenedy, Kleberg, Willacy and Cameron Counties. The lagoon is shallow and narrow, averaging only 3.6 feet in depth and 4 miles to 6 miles in width. The depth is less than 2 feet in the areas not dredged to form the 12-foot deep, 138-foot wide Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, which runs the bay’s length.
The Laguna Madre system is the only hypersaline coastal lagoon in North America and one of only five in the world. South Bay, an extension of the lower Laguna Madre, is the southernmost bay in Texas.
Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.
PHOTO: CAPT. BRIAN BARRERA
Sabine: Prime Texas Slam Waters
ON THE TEXAS-LOUISIANA
border lies Sabine Lake, Texas’ smallest major bay system that has a vast number of opportunities for red sh, speckled trout, and ounder. Here’s a closer look at the shing scene on Sabine Lake, focusing on the Big 3.
REDFISH: Sabine Lake is renowned for its thriving population of red sh, also known as red drum. Anglers ock to these waters in pursuit of the huge red sh population here that has o en drawn major redsh tournaments like Elite Red sh Series and the local Sabine Showdown to the area.
Another unique opportunity for trout at Sabine is shing the “short rigs”, which are the nearshore oil and gas platforms found within a short ride of the je ies. Locals believe the rigs hold the biggest sh and could possibly harbor the next state record.
Anglers without a boat have plenty of options to sh here.
Pleasure Island o ers two quality piers, one at the causeway on the border and another near the Yacht Basin. Anglers can sh miles of retaining wall and catch the Big 3 along with black
e red sh records on Sabine Lake stand as a testament to the area’s ecological vitality. e current record for red sh in the Sabine area is a staggering 59.50 pounds with that sh also being the state record since it was caught by Artie Longron in 2000.
eas, and channels where
Anglers o en target shallow ats, marshy areas, and channels where red sh congregate in search of prey like the Louisiana shoreline, up the Neches River in Bessie Heights Marsh and over in the Keith Lake system. Topwater lures, so plastics, and live bait are popular choices for locals.
For oversized bull reds, the je ies, short rigs and surf are the best options.
SPECKLED TROUT: Sabine Lake boasts impressive records for speckled trout, with the current record standing at an impressive 12.38 pounds. Anglers come from all over the Gulf Coast for the opportunity to seek the area’s trophy-sized trout.
Anglers use a wide variety of techniques to lure speckled trout, including dri ing with live nger mullet, casting arti cial lures, and jigging along drop-o s.
e Sabine area has the second longest je y system on the coast and the two-mile long set of rocks o ers great trout action when waters run sandy green from late spring into early fall.
drum and sheepshead.
Sea Rim State Park and McFaddin Beach south of Sabine Pass o er quality surf shing and you will o en see few anglers there due to its remote nature. Anglers there regularly catch the Big 3 but also catch sharks, Spanish mackerel, and sand trout.
but a chance to catch genuine trophy-sized sh
If you’re looking for a unique shing destination that o ers not only low-pressure shing but a chance to catch genuine trophy-sized sh give the Sabine area a shot.
You won’t regret it.
Learn more at www.visitportarthurtx.com.
SALTWATER: UPPER GULF COAST
FLOUNDER: Sabine Lake provides an ample habitat for these stealthy ambush predators, making it a prime destination for ounder enthusiasts. e many bayous on the Louisiana side of the lake, along with inlets on the Sabine and Neches Rivers just north of the lake are perfect for at sh.
e current record stands at an amazing 13 pounds and was caught by Herbert Endico of Groves and like the red sh record, it’s also the state record.
Sabine’s flats, marshes and channels host a thriving redfsih population.
Anglers use a variety of tactics to catch Sabine ounder including bo om shing with live nger mullet, bouncing curly-tailed grubs along the muddy bo om, and casting so plastics near structure.
side of the lake, along with inlets on the Sabine
Sabine Lake’s many bayous and inlets are prime hunting grounds for flounder.
Anglers flock to Sabine Lake for its potential for trophy speckled trout.
& DEPTHS CHARTED BY
KEY HOTSPOT NAME GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
2 Middle Pass N 29 58.922, W 93 48.095 174/H8 Dead shrimp or crab, fish points deep to 20’ water; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, morn, night
4 Coffee Ground Cove N 29 57.757, W 93 46.331 174/J7 Fresh peeled shrimp, crab on C-rig, fish shell S bridge; Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec, dawn-midday
5 Double Island N 29 49.018, W 93 51.197 176/F9 Shrimp; Spring-Summer
6 Jetty N 29 39.708, W 93 49.544 176/H2 Shrimp; Winter-Summer
7 Short Rigs N 29 39.236, W 93 48.289 176/H1 Shrimp; Summer-Winter SHARK
1 Stewt’s Island N 29 58.159, W 93 50.782 176/G7 Cut bait; Summer
2 Jetty N 29 39.021, W 93 49.817 176/G2 Cut bait; Summer
3 Short Rigs N 29 39.236, W 93 48.289 176/H1 Cut bait; Spring-Summer
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RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OFFSHORE AN OTHER SPECIES
Amberjack, Greater 1 38 in. none
Catfish, Gafftopsail none 14 in. none
Cobia (Ling) 1 40 in. none
Gar, Alligator 1 none none
Grouper, Black 4 24 in. none
Mackerel, King 3 27 in. none
Mackerel, Spanish 15 14 in. none
Marlin, Blue none 131 in. none
Marlin, White none 86 in. none
Mullet* none none 12 in.
Sailfish none 84 in. none
Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Blacktip** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Bonnethead** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Hammerhead** 1 99 in. none
Shark, Other** 1 64 in. none
Snapper, Lane none 8 in. none
Snapper, Red (state) *** 4 15 in. none
Snapper, Vermillion none 10 in. none
Snook 1 24 in. 28 in.
Tarpon 1 85 in. none
Triggerfish, Gray 20 16 in. none
Tripletail 3 17 in. none
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
COAST
KEY
on the
between
and Louisiana.
BEST BANK AND WADE FISHING
Sabine Lake Essentials
smallest of the seven estuaries on the Texas Coast. It is fed by the Sabine and Neches rivers and reaches the Gulf of Mexico through the approximately seven-mile-long Sabine Pass.
APPROX. SIZE: 14 miles long (north-south) 7 miles wide. DEPTH
1 Sydnes Island N 29 58.411, W 93 49.848 176/H7 Trout & redfish, topwaters with slow sinkers, plastics; May thru November
2 Stewt’s Island N 29 57.899, W 93 50.900 176/F7 Trout & redfish, topwaters with slow sinkers, Corkys; November thru May
3 Pleasure Island N. Tip N 29 55.777, W 93 51.949 176/F5 Trout & redfish, soft plastics, Corkys or topwaters; August thru February
4 Pleasure Island N 29 55.565, W 93 52.124 176/F5 Redfish, trout; watch for mullet in summer, shad winter; Jan-Feb, June-Aug; dawn-morn, aftn
5 Garrison Ridge N 29 48.811, W 93 52.002 176/F9 Trout & redfish, topwaters with slow sinkers, Corkys; November thru May
6 Louisiana Pt. Shoreline R/A N 29 42.365, W 93 48.764 176/H4 Trout & redfish, live croaker or shrimp, cast to guts; March thru November
7 McFaddin Beach N 29 40.506, W 93 51.064 176/G2 Silver, chrome tops; watch for fish feeding on mullet; June thru July; dawn thru morning
8 Texas Point Shoreline R/A N 29 40.356, W 93 53.319 176/G2 Trout & redfish, live croaker or shrimp, cast to guts; March thru November
GULF COAST
EAST GALVESTON BAY
5
2
MAPS & DEPTHS CHARTED BY
Amberjack,
Catfish, Gafftopsail
Cobia (Ling)
Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose**
Shark, Bonnethead**
Shark, Hammerhead**
Shark, Other**
Snapper, Lane
Snapper, Red (state season) ***
Snapper, Vermillion
Snook
Tarpon
Triggerfish, Gray 20 16 in. none
Tripletail 3 17 in. none
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SALTWATER: UPPER GULF COAST
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES
* RED DRUM
REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the
length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
best w tides; All year; All day
36 Gas Wells N 29 42.984, W 94 43.140 183/J4 Slammin Chicken Paddle Tail; fish w moving tide; May-Sep; dawn thru aftn 37 Jack’s Pocket N 29 44.077,
43 Morgan’s Point N 29 40.509, W 94 58.861 184/H2 Pearl/chartreuse soft plastics on C-rig; drift or anchor; Spring, Fall; dawn-midday
44 Tin Can Reefs N 29 40.271, W 94 56.113 184/H3 Drift birds, shallow water big fish, deeper smaller; All year; dawn thru dusk
45 Burnet Bay N 29 46.1136, W 95 3.0425 184/F6 Soft plastics or a live shrimp under a popping cork; All year; dawn thru dusk
46 Upper San Jacinto Bay N 29 43.470, W 95 02.673 184/F4 Live shrimp under popping cork, or soft plastics REDFISH
36 Morgans Point N 29 40.509, W 94 58.861 184/H2 Live mullet, gold spoons; anchor or drift, freeline; Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec; avoid aftn
37 Upper San
38
39
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
BEST BANK AND WADE FISHING
1 Anahuac Refuge Flats N 29 33.804, W 94 32.374 179/J8 Wade depth changes and scattered clam shell; Jan-June, Oct-Dec; avoid midday
2 Tire and Tong Reef N 29 32.232, W 94 30.351 179/K7 Wade shoreline and make long casts to oyster shell; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec; avoid midday-dusk
3 Frozen Point N 29 32.420, W 94 31.361 179/J7 Wade both sides of point look for nervous bait / slicks; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec; avoid midday
4 Pig Pens N 29 25.176, W 94 44.116 178/C2 Wade guts for trout, work tight to grasslines for reds; April thru July; dawn thru morning
5 North Shoreline N 29 33.144, W 94 37.785 178/G7 Wade thigh-high for trout, Wade grass for reds; Mar-June, Oct-Nov; dawn thru morning
6 Fat Rat Flats N 29 28.628, W 94 39.065 178/F4 Wade shoreline in a zig zag manner, look for slicks; Apr-June, Oct-Nov; avoid midday, night
7 Black’s N 29 31.070, W 94 31.956 179/J6 Topwaters; reds closer to grass, trout out deeper; Oct-Jan, Apr-June; avoid midday
8 Siever’s Cut N 29 25.176, W 94 44.116 178/D2 Wade dropoff for trout and in shallows for redfish; May thru July; dawn thru morning
9 Moody’s Reef N 29 32.554, W 94 40.135 178/E7 Wade to scattered shell for trout, grass line for reds; Apr-June, Sep-Nov; avoid midday, night GALVESTON/TRINITY BAYS
10 Levee Shoreline N 29 22.643, W 94 50.903 187/J7 Walk using sting ray shuffle, cast assortment of live; All year, all day
11 Mosquito Island Flats N 29 23.347, W 94 52.693 187/I8 Stay to the right of island, deep hole on left side; March thru June; avoid midday
12 Dollar Flats N 29 26.544, W 94 54.316 181/I1 Walk using sting ray shuffle, cast assortment of live; April thru August; avoid midday, night
13 Seawolf Park N 29 20.832, W 94 47.842 187/L6 Walk using sting ray shuffle, cast assortment of live; April thru Nov; dawn thru dusk WEST GALVESTON BAY
14 Anderson Ways N 29 15.921, W 94 54.067 187/I2 Trout, topwaters, fish the drops and sand holes; March thru May
15 Teichman Point N 29 16.798, W 94 52.952 187/I3 Trout, topwaters & spoons, fish with a moving tide; May thru August
16 San Luis Pass Flats N 29 05.711, W 95 07.106 188/E4 Trout & redfish; live shrimp & spoons, fish with the tides; March thru August
17 Salt Cedars N 29 06.240, W 95 05.382 188/F4 Trout, topwaters & spoons, fish the breaks and drops; May thru August
F Sylvan Beach Boat Ramp 184 G1 N 29 38.985, W 95 00.672 Off TX 146
G W. C. Britton Park 184 H4 N 29 42.776, W 94 59.576 1305 Arizona St., Baytown
H Fort Anahuac Park Ramp 183 K5 N 29 45.304, W 94 41.542 Off FM 563
I Double Bayou Landing 183 K1 N 29 39.254, W 94 41.745 Jackson Dr, off FM 563
J Beason Park Boat Ramp 183 K1 N 29 39.259, W 94 41.539 Bayshore Rd, off FM 563
K Thompson Fishing Camp 182 B2 N 29 40.901, W 94 56.212 Simms Rd, off FM 2354
L Welch Pub. Ramp 187 K7 N 29 22.481, W 94 50.186 Dike Road, Texas City
M Tx City Dike Ramp 1 187 J7 N 29 23.000, W 94 52.014 Dike Road, Texas City
N Tx City Dike Ramp 2 187 I8 N 29 23.429, W 94 53.085 Dike Road, Texas City
O Tx City Dike Ramp 3 187 L7 N 29 22.018, W 94 48.901 Dike Road, Texas City
19 Port Industrial Shipyard N 29 17.926, W 94 50.908 187/J4 Trout, red/white jigs, topwater bites early, jigs later; May thru Sep; avoid midday, night
20 San Luis Pass Beach Front N 29 05.354, W 95 06.333 188/E3 Trout, wade past the breakers and fish the guts; May thru October; avoid midday, night
21 Starvation Cove N 29 14.182, W 94 56.461 186/G1 Trout, reds, flounder; work drop off edges toward center; Feb-May, Sept-Nov; dawn thru dusk
22 Spoils at Pat’s Pass N 29 16.515, W 94 57.450 186/F3 Trout, reds; keep baits out of shell snags, slow sinking; April thru Nov; avoid midday, night
23 Confederate Reef N 29 15.823, W 94 55.235 186/H2 Trout & redfish; soft plastics, fish during light winds; March thru May
24 North Deer Island N 29 17.301, W 94 55.776 186/H3 Trout, Corkys & live croaker, fish the drops, sight cast; November thru February
25 Campbells Bayou N 29 20.330, W 94 53.569 187/I5 Trout, reds; wade close to wall, best @ incoming tide; Mar-Nov; dawn thru morn, aftn-dusk
26 Old Coast Guard Station N 29 06.788, W 95 06.217 188/E5 Trout, topwaters, fish the drops and sand holes; May thru August
27 Bay Harbour Flats N 29 07.312, W 95 05.928 188/F5
BAYS
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
Campbell Reef N 29 21.000, W 94 52.325 187/J6 Kelly Wiggler soft plastics, shrimp. Slow and deep; All year; Early, late 48 Virginia Flats N 29 19.387, W 94 53.387 187/I5 Drift slowly using topwaters early, plastics later in day; Mar-Oct, avoid midday 49 The Pocket N 29 17.538, W 94 52.117 187/J3 Watch for birds and boils, live shrimp or croaker best; Oct-Mar, avoid midday
50 Offatts Bayou Mouth N 29 16.819, W 94 51.507 187/J3 best fished with a moving tide, work the structure; Sep-Apr, avoid midday
51 Jones Bay Shoreline N 29 18.684, W 94 55.555 186/H4 Live Croaker, shrimp, fish grass & cast to sandpockets; Oct-Apr, avoid midday
Anderson Ways N 29 15.962, W 94 53.948 187/I2 Live Croaker, shrimp, drift while working color changes; Spring, Fall, avoid midday 53 Confederate Reef N 29 15.755, W 94 55.177 186/H2 Live Croaker, shrimp under cork, drift reef edge; Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov, avoid midday
54 North Deer Island N 29 16.964, W 94 56.223 186/G3 Live Croaker, shrimp, fish grass & cast to sandpockets; Oct-Apr, avoid midday
55 West Bay Shell N 29 16.363, W 94 54.582 186/H3 Kelly Wiggler soft plastics, shrimp. Key on slicks.; All year; Early, Midday
56 North Shoreline N 29 14.315, W
00.677 186/E1 Red/white spinners, work grass shoreline; AprNov, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
54.388 186/H6 Use topwaters early, other times use shrimp w cork; all year, dawn-am, aftn-dusk 43 Campbell Reef N 29 21.000, W 94 52.325 187/J6 Kelly Wiggler soft plastics, shrimp. Slow and deep; All year; Early, late
Greens Lake N 29 16.245, W 94 59.539 186/E2 Shrimp 18 inches under cork, fish shallow early; all year, dawn-am, aftn-dusk
46 West Bay Shell N 29 16.363, W 94 54.582 186/H3 Kelly Wiggler soft plastics, shrimp. Key on slicks.; All year; Early, Midday
47 Carancaua Lake N 29 14.556, W 95 01.722 186/D1 Shrimp under cork, work shallow early, middle later; Mar-Nov, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
48 North Shoreline N 29 14.315, W 95 00.677 186/E1 Anchor on the points, use live shrimp under cork; Apr-Nov, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
FLOUNDER
23 Bolivar Barges N 29 23.074, W 94 46.194 186/ Inset 2 Berkley Gulp shrimp, fish with good tidal movement; Oct-Dec, morning thru dusk
24 North Jetty Boat Cut N 29 23.074, W 94 46.194 186/ Inset 2 Anchor channel side on outgoing tide, hit cut edges; Oct-Dec, all day
ACCESS THE BAY:
From Houston: N. Shore, 56 miles via I-45, FM 2004; S. Shore, 67 miles via I-45, TX 342, FM 3005
From Dallas/Ft Worth: N. Shore, 293 miles via I-45, FM 2004; S. Shore, 302 miles via I-45, TX 342, FM 3005
From San Antonio: N. Shore, 247 miles via I-10, I-45, FM 2004; S. Shore, 256 miles via I-10, I-45, TX 342, FM 300590
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SPECKLED TROUT
Oct-May, dawn-morn, dusk
60 Shell Island Reef N 29 11.983, W 95 00.932 188/H8 Drift reef top w shrimp under cork, edges with croaker; Sep-Apr, avoid midday
61 Cow Bayou N 29 11.180,
Topwaters early, use chart/wht. plastics later, watch birds; Sep-Apr, avoid midday 63 Bird Island Flats N 29 06.128, W 95 08.726 188/D4 Work the grass/sand with tops early, live bait later,drift; Oct-May, dawn-morn, dusk
Chocolate Bay Shoreline N 29 10.392, W 95 09.005 188/D7 Soft plastics; areas with small baitfish normally have big trout; May-Sep, all day
65 Bastrop Bay Shell N 29 06.033, W 95 10.271 188/C4 Catch 2000’s, DOA Shrimp,
INSET 3
1
2
miles
28 51.056, W 95 29.032 190/D3 Live shrimp, Tsunami Shrimp, Corky; Spring thru Fall
3 North Cedar Lake N 28 51.734, W 95 27.371 190/E3 Live croaker, Tough Guy, sand eels; Spring thru Fall
4 Brazos River near the Chemical Plant N 28 56.847, W 95 22.788 191/I9 Soft plastics with a 1/4-oz. jig head; a well-kept secret in colder months
5 Drum Bay N 29 01.015, W 95 13.164
spoons,
Spook;
Blow Out Hole Point N 28 50.705, W 95 29.758 190/C3 Crabs, Spittn Image, gold spoons; Spring thru Fall
3 Cedar Lake Points N 28 51.493, W 95 27.938 190/E3 Live mullet, gold spoons, Super Spook; Spring thru Fall
4 Swan Lake N 28 58.098, W 95 16.446 191/ Inset 1 Crabs, Spittn Image, gold spoons; Spring thru Fall
5 Rattlesnake Point N 29 01.447, W 95 13.085 190/
FLOUNDER
From Dallas/Ft Worth: North shore, 314 miles via I-45, TX 288, TX 257 • South end, 329 miles via I-45, TX 288, FM 2004, FM 2611, FM 457
From San Antonio: North shore, 237 miles via I-10, US 90, TX 36, TX 35, TX 288, TX 257 • South shore, 219 miles via I-10, US 183, TX 111, TX 35, FM 457
Parker’s
N
W
58.826 192/C2 Mud minnows on flounder rig, anchor fish bottom; May-Sep, dawn-am, dusk-night BLACK DRUM
1 Boggy Cut N 28 44.043, W 95 49.658 192/H7 live shrimp or crab on a bottom rig, anchor till found; Apr-Sep, midday
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3 Tripod N 28 40.361, W 95 55.132 192/E5 live shrimp or crab on a bottom rig, anchor till found; Apr-Sep, dawn thru midday
4 Mid Bay Reef N 28 40.921, W 95 53.137 192/F5 live shrimp or crab on a bottom rig, anchor till found; Jan-Apr, dawn thru morning
5 Old Gulf Cut N 28 43.015, W 95 53.251 192/F7 live shrimp or crab on a bottom rig, anchor till found; Apr-Sep, dawn thru midday
6 Dog Island Reef N 28 37.632, W 95 59.712 192/B3 Live mullet, crab, use cork or bottom rig, anchor; May-Aug, dawn thru dusk SHEEPSHEAD
1 Dressing Point N 28 43.772, W 95 45.562 193/K7 Live shrimp or crab under pop-n cork, anchor; Apr-Sep; midday thru afternoon
2 Drull’s Lump N 28 42.354, W 95 49.765 192/H6 Live shrimp or crab under pop-n cork, anchor or drift; May-Aug; midday-afternoon
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
1 Halfmoon Shoal N 28 43.371, W 95 46.228 193/J7 Pink Skitterwalk tops, soft plastics, wade or drift; Apr-Oct, morn thru afternoon
2 Boggy Cut N 28 44.043, W 95 49.658 192/H7 Shrimp with pop-n cork, fish cut edges with moving tide; Spring, Fall; morn.-afternoon
3 Drulls Lump N 28 42.285, W 95 50.066 192/H6 Shrimp under cork, mullett, anchor or drift; AprOct; morn thru afternoon
4 Old Gulf Cut N 28 42.919, W 95 53.210 192/F6 Live mullet on bottom rig, best fish with outgoing tide; Spring, Fall; morn.-afternoon
5 Cleveland Reef N 28 39.983, W 95 51.982 192/G4 Pumpkinseed soft plastics, drift, look for slicks; All Year; morning
6 Hog Island
28 39.149, W 95 52.624 192/G4 Shrimp with pop-n cork, spoons, fish edges and drops; Apr-Oct; dawn-am, dusk-night
7 East End Reef N 28 45.042, W 95 40.212 193/ Inset 1 Topwaters, live croaker, drift over reef bouncing bait; Mar-Nov; dawn thru afternoon
8 Brown Cedar Flats N 28 44.406, W 95 42.090 193/ Inset 1 Corkys in yellow/chartreuse; you want a slow sinking bait; Dec-Feb; all day 9 Tripod N 28 40.147, W 95 54.813 192/E4 Drift with Live Shrimp under cork or soft plastic C-rigs; Oct-Mar; dawn-am, dusk-night
Boiler Bayou
SALTWATER: UPPER GULF COAST
8 Matagorda Bridge N 28 41.220, W 95 57.963 192/C5 Trout, redfish; fish cut bait on the bottom
9 Golds Bayou N 28 35.328, W 96 02.286 195/L2 Trout, redfish, Corky’s, Trout Killers, shallow early; Jan-May; dawn-morn., aftn.-dusk
10 Maverick Bayou N 28 34.592, W 96 03.625 195/K1 Trout, redfish, Bull Minnows, salt/pepper Trout Killers; Jan-May; dawn-morn., aftn.-dusk
11 Tres Palacios Bay N 28 42.452, W 96 12.346 194/F7 Trout, redfish; wade shoreline, hit guts and sandpockets; Apr – Nov; dawn-morn, aftn-night
12 Palacios Bayou/Oyster Lake N 28 36.863, W 96 12.789 194/F3 Trout, redfish; wade shoreline, hit guts and sandpockets Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
18 Mad Island Reef N 28 37.211, W 96 05.783 195/J3 Mud minnows on flounder rig, anchor fish bottom; May-Sep, dawn-am, dusk-night
19 Maverick Bayou N 28 34.663, W 96 03.705 195/K1 Mud minnows, anchor or wade, drag the bottom; May-Sep, dawn-am, dusk-night
20 Palacios Bayou N 28 35.679, W 96 10.781 194/F3 Mud minnows, fish bayou from edge with moving tide; Spring, Fall; avoid midday, aftn
21 Oyster Lake Cut N 28 36.853, W 96 12.714 194/G2 Mud minnows on flounder rig, anchor fish bottom; Aug-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night BLACK DRUM
7 Twin Island Reef N 28 38.828, W 96 02.425 195/L4 Live mullet, crab, use cork or bottom rig, anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
8 Shell Island Reef N 28 37.788, W 96 03.903 195/K4 Live mullet, crab, use cork or bottom rig, anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
9 Mad Island Reef N 28 37.211, W 96 05.783 195/J3 Live mullet, crab, use cork or bottom rig, anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk SHEEPSHEAD
6 Twin Island Reef N 28 38.828, W 96 02.425 195/L4 Live shrimp under popping cork, cast and wait; May-Aug, dawn-dusk
7 Shell Island Reef N 28 37.788, W 96 03.903 195/K4 Live shrimp under popping cork, cast and wait; Apr-Aug dawn-dusk
8 Mad Island Reef N 28 37.211, W 96 05.783 195/J3 Live shrimp under popping cork, cast and wait; May-Aug, dawn-dusk
9 Oyster Lake Cut N 28 35.679, W 96 10.781 194/G2 Live shrimp under popping cork, cast and wait; Apr-Oct; morning thru dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
REDFISH
SALTWATER:
20 Maverick Bayou N 28 34.663, W 96 03.705 195/K1 Live shrimp, mullet, crab, wade or anchor, fish bottom; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
avoid midday
22 Golds Bayou N 28 35.328, W 96 2.286 195/L2 Small soft plastics in a translucent color, ; MarMay, early am to noon
23 Mad Island Lake N 28 38.144, W 96 06.882 195/I4 Gold spoons,
GULF COAST
22
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SPECKLED TROUT
24 Cottons Bayou Shoreline N 28 31.342, W 96 12.489 196/H6 Live shrimp w or w/o popping cork, wade the area; May-Sep, dawn-morning, dusk
25 Middle Ground N 28 30.692, W 96 13.611 196/G6 Topwaters, live croaker, soft plastics, work shallow; Mar-May, dawn-morning, dusk
26 Cottons Bayou N 28 30.552, W 96 12.453 196/H5 10W40 Trout Killers, wade the area shallow to deep; Mar-Jul, dawn-morning, dusk
27 Green Island N 28 29.805, W 96 14.265 196/F5 Silver/blue She Dog topwaters, wade the area; Apr.-July, dawn-morning, dusk
28 Greens Bayou N 28 29.738, W 96 13.565 196/G5 Red shad soft plastics,morning glory, good wading; Apr-Aug, dawn thru am, dusk
29 Peninsula Shoreline N 28 28.801, W 96 15.753 196/E4 Silver/Blue She Dog topwaters, wade the shoreline; Apr.-July, dawn-morning, dusk
30 Scattered Oil Rigs N 28 31.265, W 96 19.738 196/C6 Shrimp w popping cork, anchor and cast to rig pilings; Jun-Sep, dawn-morning, dusk
REDFISH
196/C6 Live mullet, crab, use cork or bottom rig, anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk SHEEPSHEAD
10 Halfmoon Reef N 28 32.638, W 96 15.362 196/F7 Live/dead shrimp anchor on or near reef & cast to shell; Apr-Oct; morning thru dusk
11 Scattered Oil Rigs N 28 31.265, W 96 19.738 196/C6 Live shrimp under popping cork, cast to structure; May-Aug, dawn-dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES
* RED DRUM SPECIAL REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
29 Cotton’s Bayou Shoreline N 28 31.342, W 96 12.489 196/H6 Topowaters, soft plastics, wade or anchor, fish column; Aug-Feb, dawn-dusk 30 Hilbert’s Bayou N 28 29.977, W 96 13.250 196/G5 Gold spoons, june bug plastics, wade or anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
31 Greens Bayou N 28 29.738, W 96 13.565 196/G5 Gold spoons, june bug plastics, wade or anchor; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
Live
under
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OTHER SPECIES
Amberjack, Greater
Gafftopsail
(Ling)
Alligator
Black
10 Greens Bayou N 28 29.738, W 96 13.565 196/F5 Trout, redfish, Corky’s, Trout Killers, shallow early; Jan-May; dawn-morn., aftn.-dusk
Middle Ground N 28 30.742, W 96 13.488 196/G6 Trout, redfish, bone tops, Corky’s, fish shallow warm; Jan-May; dawn-morn., aftn.-dusk
12 Cotton’s Bayou N 28 31.094, W 96 12.617 196/G6 Trout, redfish, Corky’s, Trout Killers, shallow early; Jan-May; dawn-morn., aftn.-dusk
Atlantic Sharpnose**
Vermillion
Gray
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES
DAILY MIN. MAX BAG SIZE SIZE
Redfish (red drum)* 3 20 in. 28 in.
Black Drum 5 14 in. 30 in.
Speckled Trout (spotted seatrout)** 3 15 in. 20 in.
Flounder*** 5 15 in. none
Sheepshead 5 15 in. none
* RED DRUM SPECIAL REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
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5 Inside Bill Day Reef N 28 26.030, W 96 20.027 198/L2 Live/dead shrimp w cork or btm. rig, anchor or drift; Mar-Nov, dawn thru dusk
6 The Honey Hole N 28 25.779, W 96 19.878 199/ Inset 1 Anchor in cove at end of jetties, fish 2’ from bottom; Jan-May, Oct-Dec, morn-dusk
7 Port O’Connor Jetties N 28 25.212, W 96 19.544 199/ Inset 1 Cut bait, shrimp, anchor 30’ from rocks, fish 2’ frm bot.; Jan-May, Oct-Dec, all day TARPON
1 Matagorda Jetties N 28 25.212, W 96 19.544 199/ Inset 1 On clear incoming tide, drift around rocks, sight cast; Jul-Sep, morning-afternoon SHARK
1 Palacios Gas Wells N 28 35.017, W 96 20.285 199/K9 Mullet, shrimp, anchor near rigs, fish bottom; Jun-Sep, morning thru midday
2 Ship Channel Spoil Banks N 28 33.479, W 96 30.296 198/D8 Anchor or drift around spoils with finfish or cut bait; Apr-Nov, all day
3 Bird Island N 28 24.010, W 96 24.992 199/K2 Mullet, cut bait, anchor near ship channel, fish bottom; May-Sep, morning-afternoon
4 The Hump N 28 25.125, W 96 22.484 198/I1 Drift or Anchor on outgoing tide, use cut bait; Apr-Nov, all day Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
HOTSPOT NAME GPS GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
5 Big Jetty Entrance N 28 26.258, W 96 20.200 198/K2 Cut bait, mullet, drift deep dropoffs around hump; Jun-Sep, midday thru afternoon
6 Matagorda Ship Channel N 28 25.203, W 96 19.165 198/ Inset 1 Large cut bait, drift deep water near bouys, fish bottom; Apr-Sep, midday thru afternoon
7 Port O’Connor Jetties N 28 25.212, W 96 19.544 198/ Inset 1 Mullet, anchor 30-40’ from rocks, fish in deep bottom; Apr-Sep, midday-afternoon Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
& TACTIC
1 Ranch House Shoreline N 28 29.687, W 96 27.101 198/G5 Live croaker, shrimp, Wade shore early, watch for birds; Spring, Fall, avoid midday, night
2 Boggy Bayou N 28 28.004, W 96 24.817 198/H3 Wade shoreline grass from Oyster Point to Oyster Lake; Oct-Mar, avoid midday, night
3 Bill Day Reef N 28 24.847, W 96 26.598 198/G1 Fish guts cutting thru reef, inside reef good in winter; Jan-Nov, dawn-am, aftn-night
4 Big Bayou N 28 25.364, W 96 24.796 198/H1 Topwaters, Bull Minnows, wade shoreline with moving tides; Spring, Fall, dawn-afternoon
5 The Hump N 28 25.426, W 96 22.075 199/J1 She Dogs, 52/8-52/4 jighead, Wade dropoffs on all sides; Apr-Sep, dawn-morn, aftn-night
6 The Cedars N 28 24.957, W 96 21.766 199/J1 Gold spoons, Bull Minnows, fish potholes in 2-3’; Spring, Fall, morn thru aftn.
7 Palacios Gas Wells N 28 35.017, W 96 20.285 199/K9 Live croaker, try all wells in this area, use depth finder; Jul-Sep, dawn-am, aftn.-night
8 Port O’Connor Jetties N 28 25.212, W 96 19.544 199/ Inset 1 Live shrimp, anchor 30’ fr. rocks, cast to rocks, reel slw; Apr-Sep, dawn-am., aftn-night REDFISH
1 Ranch House Shoreline N 28 30.231, W 96 28.077 198/F5 Topwaters, gold spoons, Wade shoreline, hit sandpockets; Apr-Nov, morn thru dusk
2 Bird Island N 28 24.010, W 96 24.992 199/K2 Anchor 50 yards E of ship channel, fish the bottom; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. am, aftn
3 Matagorda Peninsula N 28 25.436, W 96 21.189 198/K1 Live bait, Topwaters, Wade/Anchor near Twin Lakes mouth; Apr-Nov, midday thru dusk
4 Port O’Connor Jetties N 28 25.212, W 96 19.544 199/ Inset 1 Crab, shrimp, anchor 30’ from rocks, fish the bottom; Oct-Apr, morn thru midday
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2 Intracoastal Waterway N 28 26.066, W 96 24.776
Live shrimp, anchor 50 yards E of ship chnl., fish btm.; Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec, dawn-aftn 3 Matagorda Ship Channel N
26.477, W
20.513 199/K2 Anchor channel side or drift channel with bottom rigs; Mar-Sep, all day 4 Intracoastal Waterway N 28 25.048, W 96 27.844 198/F1 Anchor on either side of ICW, cast on grassy flats; Apr-Oct, dawn thru dusk
5 Inside Bill Day Reef N 28 24.980, W 96 26.454 198/G1 Live/dead shrimp w cork or btm. rig, anchor or drift; Mar-Nov, dawn thru dusk 6 The Honey
Lakes &
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OTHER SPECIES
Amberjack, Greater 1 38 in. none
Catfish, Gafftopsail none 14 in. none
Cobia (Ling) 1 40 in. none
Gar, Alligator 1 none none
Grouper, Black 4 24 in. none
Mackerel, King 3 27 in. none
Mackerel, Spanish 15 14 in. none
Marlin, Blue none 131 in. none
Marlin, White none 86 in. none
Mullet* none none 12 in.
Sailfish none 84 in. none
Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Blacktip** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Bonnethead** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Hammerhead** 1 99 in. none
Shark, Other** 1 64 in. none
Snapper, Lane none 8 in. none
Snapper, Red (state season) *** 4 15 in. none
Snapper, Vermillion none 10 in. none
Snook 1 24 in. 28 in.
Tarpon 1 85 in. none
Triggerfish, Gray 20 16 in. none
Tripletail 3 17 in. none
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
5 Redfish Lake N 28 37.833, W 96 23.457 200/G3 Shrimp, drift mouth/shore looking for jumping mullet; Oct-Jan, avoid midday
6 Rhodes Point to Mud Point N 28 36.738, W 96 29.758 200/B2 Gold spoons, topswaters, wade from point to point, freeline; Apri-Nov, all day
7 Keller Bay N 28 35.229, W 96 27.517 200/C1 Gold spoons, wade or drift S shore, watch for bait fish; Spring, Fall, avoid midday, night.
8 Cox Point N 28 38.405, W 96 31.178 201/ Inset 3 Topwaters, gold spoons, wade shoreline, hit sandpockets; Apr-Nov, morn thru dusk FLOUNDER
6 Rupert Point N 28 35.849, W 96 28.704 200/B1 Anchor/wade point on outgoing or incoming tide; Apr-Jul, Sep-Nov, all day
7 Mud Point N 28 36.326, W 96 28.968 200/B1 Mud minnows, anchor/wade point on outgoing tide; Apr-Jul, Sep-Nov, all day
8 Chocolate Bayou N 28 35.135, W 96 36.085 201/ Inset 2 Mud minnows, fish bayou from edge with moving tide; Spring, Fall, avoid midday & afternoon
8 Keller Bay N 28 36.193, W 96 28.525 200/C1 Shrimp, crab, anchor near Mud Point, fish
5 Matagorda Surf N 28 24.319, W 96 21.315 203/L7 Live croaker, Drift 3rd gut with tide, sight cast, clear wtr.; Jul-Sep, morning-afternoon
6 Matagorda Island Surf Side N 28 19.310, W 96 26.156 202/H3 Live croaker, ladyfish or pinfish. Big paddletail lures or corn pops in artificials; summer SHARK
8 Hump Drop Off N 28 24.436, W 96 23.438 203/J7 Anchor/Drift hump dropoff, use cut bait/finfish, btm.; Apr-Nov, all day
9 Matagorda Peninsula Surf N 28 24.319, W 96 21.315 203/L7 mullet, cut bait, Anchor on 2nd or 3rd bar, cast to guts; Jun-Sep, morning, afternoon
10 Decros Point N 28 23.493, W 96 23.550 203/J7 Anchor or Drift around point with finfish/cut bait, btm.; Apr-Nov, all day
11 Pass Cavallo N 28 23.176, W 96 23.354 203/J7 Drift or Anchor in pass on outgoing tide, use cut bait; Mar-November, all day Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
jetty sides and ends; Mar-Dec; dawn-morn, aftn-night
5 The Cedars N 28 24.957, W 96 21.766 199/J1 Live croaker, shrimp. Wade shoreline, fish potholes 2-3’; Mar-May, Sep-Dec; avoid midday, night
6 Keller Bay N 28 37.469, W 96 27.179 200/D2 Trout, redfish, flounder. Topwaters, tails. Wade NE shoreline from ramp; Mar–Nov; dawn-am, aftn-night
7 Bayucos Shoreline N 28 23.416, W 96 27.129 202/H7 Topwaters, tails, shrimp, wade shoreline with tide, watch bait; Mar-May, Oct-Dec; avoid midday, night
8 Coast Guard Flats N 28 25.262, W 96 24.293 202/J6 Topwaters, tails, shrimp. Wade flats early, deep later; All year; dawn, morning, afternoon
9 Dewberry Island N 28 23.052, W 96 30.489 202/E6 Topwaters, tails. Work along grass for reds, work deeper for trout; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
10 Josephine Motts N 28 19.166, W 96 32.319 202/D3 Topwaters, tails, 10W40 Salt Assassins. Wade from shore, fish the guts; Mar-Oct; dawn-morn, dusk
11 Contee Outside Shore N 28 18.258, W 96 33.750 202/B2 Black/chartreuse topwaters, tails. Trout, look for jumping mullet; May-Oct, dawn-morn, dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
shrimp, paddle/curly tail. Fish cut edges with tide; Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov, dawn-am, ngt
20 Fulghums Cut N 28 21.852, W 96 34.630 202/B5 Live mud minnow, finger mullet, paddle/curly tail. Fish bottom; May-June, Oct-Dec, dawn, night
21 Long Island Shoreline N 28 20.255, W 96 35.803 202/A4 Mud minnows, paddle/curly tail. Fish cut with tide, night gig; Mar-May,
N 28 24.010, W 96 24.992 203/I7 Live mullet, plastic tails, great cool weather spot, fish deep water; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, avoid dawn 13 City Slicker Flats
14 Matagorda Surf
N 28 24.283, W 96 24.148 203/I7 Live bait, tails, topwaters. Wade dropoff, work sandpockerts, grass; May-Sep, dawn-am, dusk-night
N 28 24.319, W 96 21.315 203/L7 Live croaker, anchor in 2nd gut, cast to 1st bar, 1st gut; Jul-Sep, dawn-morning, dusk
15 Coast Guard Flats N 28 29.687, W 96 27.101 203/J6 Soft plastics under Maulers, topwaters; wade shore in 2-4 ft; Apr-Nov, dawn-morn, aftn-night 16 Dewberry Island N 28 23.054, W 96 30.488 202/E6 Tails, topwaters. Wade, waist deep grassbeds on E or NE wind; Apr-Oct, dawn-morning, dusk
17 Grass Island N 28 22.522, W 96 27.818 202/G6 Live croaker, bone/white Mirrolures, fish sandpockets; Apr-Nov; dawn-morn, aftn-night
18 Pringle Shoreline N 28 23.171, W 96 27.191 202/H6 Topwaters, Bull Minnows, wade shoreline with moving tides; Spring, Fall; dawn-afternoon
19 Farwell Island N 28 21.610, W 96 27.652 202/G5 Wade or drift across spoil area in 3 to 5 feet of water; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, aftn-night
20 Big Pocket N 28 22.174, W 96 26.124 202/H5 Wade shorelines near dropoffs, drift middle
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OTHER SPECIES
Amberjack, Greater 1 38 in. none
Catfish, Gafftopsail none 14 in. none
Cobia (Ling) 1 40 in. none
Gar, Alligator 1 none none
Grouper, Black 4 24 in. none
Mackerel, King 3 27 in. none
Mackerel, Spanish 15 14 in. none
Marlin, Blue none 131 in. none
Marlin, White none 86 in. none
Mullet* none none 12 in.
Sailfish none 84 in. none
Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Blacktip** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Bonnethead** 1 24 in. none
Shark, Hammerhead** 1 99 in. none
Shark, Other** 1 64 in. none
Snapper, Lane none 8 in. none
Snapper, Red (state) *** 4 15 in. none
Snapper, Vermillion none 10 in. none
Snook 1 24 in. 28 in.
Tarpon 1 85 in. none
Triggerfish, Gray 20 16 in. none
Tripletail 3 17 in. none
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SPECKLED TROUT
& TACTIC
1 Refuge Reef N 28 17.392, W 96 46.652 204/E7 Wade/drift deep side of shell on S or SE wind, shrimp; Sep-Jan; dawn-morn, dusk
2 Chicken Foot Reef N 28 15.928, W 96 47.346 204/E5 Drift, cast not guts with shrimp under pop-n cork; May-Dec; dawn-morn, dusk
3 Bird Island Reef N 28 16.356, W 96 44.034 204/G6 Work along reef w tops, fish scattered shell w croaker; Mar-Dec; dawn thru morning
4 West Middle Ground N 28 16.979, W 96 40.799 205/I6 Fish edge of reef with Live croaker or Live shrimp cork; Jun-August; dawn thru morning
5 Panther Reef N 28 14.684, W 96 42.771 204/H4 Wade with dark plastics @ reef end, croaker around reef; May-Oct; dawn thru morn, dusk
6 Twin Lakes North N 28 14.683, W 96 39.088 205/J4 Work early with tops & plastics, midday use croaker; Feb-Aug; dawn-midday, dusk 7 Twin Lakes South N 28 14.180, W 96 39.300 205/J4 Work early with tops & plastics, midday use croaker; Feb-Aug; dawn-midday, dusk
8 Shell Reef N 28 12.932, W 96 47.155 204/E3 Freelinecroaker over shell or drift w shrimp under cork; May-Sep; dawn thru morn
9 Panther Reef N
Rattlesnake Island N
REDFISH
11.294,
50.175 204/B1 blue/chrome tops early, Super Spooks or croaker later; Feb-Aug; morning, afternoon
1 Magnum Reef N 28 17.990, W 96 47.238 204/E7 Live bait, cast on reef top then work around edges; Feb-Sep; dawn thru morn, aftn
2
of reef with Live croaker or Live shrimp cork; Jun-August; dawn thru morning
4 V Reef N 28 15.832, W 96 46.889 204/E5 Live bait, cast on reef top then work around edges; Feb-Sep; dawn thru morn, aftn
5 Cedar Lake N 28 13.754, W 96 39.561 205/J3 Gold spoons, mullet, wade grass, look for sandpockets; May-Nov; dawn thru midday
6 Panther Reef N 28 13.634, W 96 41.834 204/H3 Fish the cuts in the reef looking for jumping bait fish; Apr-Nov; dawn thru midday 7 Panther Lake N 28 12.255, W 96 41.923 204/H2 Drift deeper waters, anchor & fish points and grass; Sep-Dec; dawn thru midday
and
204/B1 Wade with bone tops, anchor with shrimp under cork; Aug-Nov; avoid midday, night
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES
* RED DRUM SPECIAL REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
Lakes & Bays® Fishing
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
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6
7 Seadrift Waterfront N
9 Little Brundrett Lake N 28 08.565, W 96 48.584 207/ Inset 1 Work bottom grass
4
8 Ayers Dugout N 28 09.952, W 96 50.054 207/ Inset 1 Mud minnows, shrimp tipped jig, work bottom slowly; Mar-May, Aug-Oct; avoid midday
Boy,
windward grass area; AugNov; morning, afternoon 16 Fish Camp Cove N 28 10.118, W 96 49.183 207/ Inset 1 Sink magarita Bull Minnows or Live croaker in holes; Feb-Aug; dawn-midday, dusk
17 Southeast Shore N 28 09.655, W 96 49.242 207/ Inset 1 Lime green topwaters, Corkys, croakers, work shell & mud; Feb-April; dawn-midday, dusk
18 North Cedar Bay N 28 09.191, W 96 53.191 207/ Inset 1 Pearl/chartreuse tops early, Corky, work shell and mud; Apr-Mar, Sep-Oct; morn-midday
19 Third Chain of Islands N 28 08.337, W 96 52.374 207/ Inset 1 Live croaker, look for jump bait fish, wade waistdeep; May-Aug; dawn thru morning
1 LBJ Causeway Area N 28 07.196, W 97 01.211 208/C3 Live minnows or shrimp, freeline under cork; Aug-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
2 St. Charles Bay Cut N 28 07.511, W 96 57.941 208/E3 Mud minnows, cut mullet, bottom fish the falling tide; All Year, dawn thru dusk
3 St. Charles Bay N 28 08.228, W 96 57.333 208/F3 Mud minnows, 72/4-72/2 oz. jig heads, fish reefs/ shores; All Year, morning thru dusk
4 Grass Island Reefs N 28 06.295, W 97 00.232 208/D2 Freeline live minnow or shirmp, bounce of the bottom; May-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
5 Blackjack Shoreline N 28 07.603, W 96 55.635 208/G3 Root beer soft plastics, freeline with shot weights; Aug-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
6 Dunham Bay N 28 07.278, W 96 55.314 208/G3 plumb/yellow soft plastics, 72/4 oz. jig head, drift btm.; Jul-Dec, dawn thru aftn.
7 Spalding Bight N 28 06.110, W 96 54.237 208/G2 Mud minnows, live shrimp, great gigging under lights; Mar-Apr, Nov-Dec, avoid midday
8 Fulton Dock & Piles N 28 04.970, W 97 02.011 208/C1 Live shrimp, fish the docks, piles and lighted areas; All Year, all day
9 Misson Bay Cut N 28 08.316, W 97 09.404 209/ Inset 1 Mud minnows, jig off bottom, count to 4 then set hook; Jun-Aug, morning - midday
10 Mission Bay Shell Reefs N 28 08.223, W 97 09.159 209/ Inset 1 Shrimp-tipped jigs, mud minnows, work top & edges; Mar-Nov, dawn-morning, dusk
11 West Copano Shoreline N 28 07.017, W 97 10.640 209/ Inset 1 Live shrimp, carbon leader w inline rattler, slow jigging; Jun-Sep, dawn and dusk
12 136 Bridge N 28 04.508, W 97 13.179 209/ Inset 1 Work on flats near pilings, freeline very slowly, shrimp; Mar-Nov, dawn-midday, dusk-ngt
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
1 Upper St. Charles Bay N 28 15.546, W 96 55.165 208/G9 live shrimp under pop-n cork, fish reef top & edges; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, dawn-dusk
2 Lap Reef N 28 07.502, W 97 03.505 208/B3 Cracked oyster shell, live shrimp under cork, drift; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
3 LBJ Causeway Pilings N 28 07.196, W 97 01.211 208/C3 Live shrimp under pop-n cork, grubs, fish the pilings; Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec, morn-aftn
4 Grass Island Reefs N 28 07.286, W 96 59.888 208/D2 Live shrimp under pop-n cork, sea Live, fish reef top; All Year, morning-afternoon
5 Thompson’s Towhead N 28 06.593, W 96 57.033 208/F2 live shrimp under pop-n cork, grubs, fish structure; Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec, morn-dusk
6 Copano Pier N 28 04.494, W 97 13.292 208/ Inset 1 Cracked oyster shell, live shrimp under cork, drift; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
7 Smith Reef N 28 05.168, W 97 05.882 208/ Inset 1 Bring lots of hooks, remove hooks with pliers, careful; Mar-Aug, dawn thru aftn
8 Bigfoot Reef N 28 05.603, W 97 10.699 209/ Inset 1 Cracked oyster shell, live shrimp under cork, drift; All Year; dawn thru afternoon
9 Lydia Ann Island N 27 53.695, W 97 02.594 210/G2 Live shrimp under pop-n cork, freeline on treble hook; Nov-Mar, dawn thru midday
FISH
SYMBOLS on Map for Location
& DEPTHS CHARTED
1
hd; Apr-Oct, dawn thru afternoon
2 Northwest Copano Shoreline N 28 10.098, W 97 05.000 208/A5 Free swim live bait with no weight unless windy; May-Jul, morning and dusk
3 Newcomb Shoreline N 28 08.793, W 97 01.446 208/C4 Shrimp tails, slow retrieve bumping bottom; SepNov; dawn thru morn
4 Line Reef N 28 08.598, W 97 02.745 208/C3 Be aware of wind, fish shallow shell to deep, croaker; Oct, morning thru midday
5 Lap Reef N 28 08.014, W 97 03.022 208/B3 Croaker, anchor, throw to reef top, medium retrieve; Apr-Sep, dawn thru morn, dusk
6 Outer Lap Reef N 28 07.502, W 97 04.737 208/A3 live croaker, freeline with a float, anchor or drift; May-Dec, dawn-midday, dusk
7 Tow Head N 28 06.326, W 97 03.912 208/B2 Mud minnows, piggy pear, freeline with fast retrieve; Jul-Aug, dawn and dusk
8 Goose Island N 28 07.579, W 96 59.427 208/D3 Drift with live shrimp under cork, anchor freeline croaks; All Year, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
9 Goose Island N 28 07.353, W 96 58.845 208/D3 Piggy perch, wade or anchor in SE to E wind; May-Nov, dawn thru afternoon
10 Blackjack Point N 28 07.308, W 96 57.951 208/E3 Chartreuse plastics, freeline live bait, best in SE wind; Mar-Aug, dawn thhru afternoon
11 Blackjack Shoreline N 28 07.273, W 96 57.320 208/F2 Fish outside sandbar edge, fish parallel to bank; Mar-Nov, all day
12 Spalding Reef N 28 06.269, W 96 54.471 208/G2 Shrimp, croaker, fish reef edges, look for moving bait; All year, morning and afternoon
13 Scotch Tom Reef N 28 05.391, W 97 00.505 208/D2 Anchor on outside reef edge, throw shrimp/ croaker; All year, all day
Freeline
rigs/pads;
Scotch Tom Reef N 28 05.280, W 96 59.940 208/D1 Black/red tops, piggy perch, live shrimp w popping cork; Apr-Sep, dawn thru afternoon
16 Jay Bird Reef N 28 05.364, W 96 56.303 208/F1 Topwaters, plastics, 72/4 oz jig, She Dogs, jig the reef; All Year, dawn thru dusk
17 Mack Reef N 28 05.228, W 96 58.631 208/E1 Chartreuse plastics, freeline live bait, best in SE wind; Apr-Sep, dawn thru afternoon
18 Fulton Beach N 28 05.064, W 97 01.858 208/C1 Freeline croaker, live shrimp under cork, fish the docks; All Year, dawn thru dusk
Lone Tree Reef
04.474, W 97 06.862 209/ Inset 1 Live croaker, work the tops and edges of reef, drift; May-Dec, dawn-midday, dusk
25 40-Acre Reef N 28 04.543, W 97 11.209 209/ Inset 1 1 8/6 oz. jig, tactic same as #1, drift if wind permits; May-Sep, dawn thru morn, dusk
1 Turtle Pen N 28 11.769, W 97 00.643 208/D6 Mullet, fish falling tide, drift/anchor, hit sandpockets; May-Nov; dawn thru dusk
2 Newcomb’s Bend N 28 09.270, W 97 01.123 208/C4 Topwaters before sun up, live bait deep later in the day; Jun-Dec; dawn thru afternoon
3 St. Charles Bay N 28 08.446, W 96 57.200 208/F4 Gold spoons, live shrimp, croakers, freeline from boat; Feb-Mar, Oct-Nov, morn-aftn.
4 Redfish Point N 28 06.879, W 97 03.329 208/F3 Piggy perch, cut bait, gold spoons, same tactic as #1; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
5 East Pocket N 28 07.675, W 96 57.809 208/F3 Gold spoons, dark soft plastics, 72/16 oz
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TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES SAN JOSE ISLAND
Redfish (red drum)* 3 20 in. 28 in.
Black Drum 5 14 in. 30 in.
Speckled Trout (spotted seatrout)** 3 15 in. 20 in.
Flounder*** 5 15 in. none
Sheepshead 5 15 in. none
* RED DRUM SPECIAL REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
hit sandpockets; Apr-Sep, dawn thru dusk
20 Paul’s Mott & Reef Area N 28 02.808, W 96 57.002 211/J9 Live shrimp under cork, tops, sight cast reef top drops; All Year, dawn thru dusk
21 Paul’s Mott N 28 02.719, W 96 57.003 211/J9 Live mullet, shrimp, piggy perch on C-rigs, freeline; Mar-Oct, dawn thru dusk
22 9 Mile Point N 28 01.717, W 97 01.396 210/H8 Live mullet, shrimp, piggy perch on C-rigs, freeline; Apr-Sep, midday thru aftn.
24 Allyn’s Lake N 27 58.961, W 96 59.015 211/I6 Live mullet, plum plastics, sight cast, fish sand holes; All Year, midday thru afternoon
25 Allyn’s Bight N 27 58.265, W 96 59.236 211/I5 Bone topwaterss, chartreuse plastics, wade best w SE wind; Jul-Oct, dawn thru dusk
26 Mission Bay N 28 08.965, W 97 09.605 209/ INSET 1 Pumpkinseed/chart. soft plastics, same tactic as #1; May-Sep, dawn thru dusk
27 Mission Bay Cut N 28 08.316, W 97 09.404 209/ INSET 1 Freeline cut finger mullet on C rig during falling tide; May-Jun, morning and midday
28 Copano Reef N 28 08.536, W 97 07.832 209/ INSET 1 Piggy perch, cut bait, gold spoons, same tactic as #1; Mar-Aug, dawn thru dusk
29 Mouth of Mission Bay N 28 08.246, W 97 08.804 209/ INSET 1 Piggy perch, cut bait, gold spoons, same tactic as #1; Sep-Dec, dawn thru dusk
30 Middle Copano Reef N 28 07.609, W 97 07.100 209/ INSET 1 Live shrimp, croaker, work reef area, watch for birds.; Mar-Dec; dawn thru afternoon
26 Swan Lake N 28 03.322, W 97 09.630 210/C9 Drift with live shrimp or croaker under cork, jig, plastic; Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec, morn-dusk
27 James’ Bend N 28 02.453, W 97 09.341 210/C8 Drift with 1 78/16 oz jig head and Specantor cork; Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec, morn-dusk
28 Italian Bend N 28 01.711, W 97 08.632 210/D8 Drift with live shrimp under cork, jig or soft plastic; Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec, morn-dusk
29 Long Reef N 28 03.618, W 96 57.679 211/J9 Chartreuse topwaters, croaker, live shrimp, fish reef and shore; Apr-Dec, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
30 Paul’s Mott N 28 02.875, W 96 56.899 211/J9 Fish edges & dropoffs both sides w live bait, bottom; All year, am-midday, dusk-ngt
31 Bay Oil Wells and Pads N 28 02.742, W 96 57.834 211/J9 Freeline live croaker, perch, anchor/drift, cast rigs/pads; Apr-Sep, all day
32 Paul’s Mott N 28 02.719, W 96 57.003 211/J9 Freeline croaker, shrimp w cork, best in SE wind; Mar-Aug, morning, dusk-night
33 Bay Oil Wells and Pads N 28 02.058, W 97 01.056 210/H8 Freeline live croaker, perch, anchor/drift, cast rigs/pads; Apr-Sep, all day
34 9 Mile Point N 28 01.717, W 97 01.396 210/H8 Fish edges & dropoffs both sides w live bait, bottom; Apr-Sep, dawn-midday
35 Shell Ridge Fishing Pier N 28 00.295, W 97 01.214 210/H7 Piggy perch, wade or anchor in SE to E wind; May-Aug, dawn-morning, aftn
36 Allyn’s Shoreline N 28 00.103, W 96 58.863 211/I7 Corkys, pink/purple/glow, wade shore in a grid pattern; All Year, dawn thru dusk
37 Rockport Beach N 28 00.139, W 97 03.257 210/G7 Croakers, purple/wht. soft plastics, freeline, fish docks; April-Nov, dawn thru midday
38 Allyn’s Lake N 27 58.961, W 96 59.015 211/I6 Corkys, pink/purple/glow, wade shore in a grid pattern; All year, dawn-morning, aftn
39 Allyn’s Bight N 27 58.265, W 96 59.236 211/I5 Black/red tops, chart. s. plastics, wade in S to SE wind; May-Oct., dawn-morning, aftn
40 No Name Reef N 27 58.063, W 97 03.657 210/G5 Drift or anchor, freeline shrimp using bottom rig; Mar-Oct; midday thru afternoon
41 Spoil Off Lydia Ann Channel N 27 57.410, W 97 03.590 210/G5 Croaker/perch on bottom rig, shrimp under salt shaker; Mar-Oct; dawn thru afternoon
42 North Mud Island Shoreline N 27 56.780, W 97 01.540 210/H4 Freeline baitfish or shrimp under rattle float, fish 2-4’; Mar-Oct; dawn thru midday
43 Traylor Island N 27 55.995, W 97 04.494 210/F4 Work grassline with Bass Assassin or croaker, freeline; Apr-Aug, dawn thru morning
44 Inside Mud Island N 27 56.360, W 97 01.250 210/H4 Shrimp under rattle, freeline croaker, work dropoffs; Mar-Oct; dawn thru midday
45 Buns #3 N 27 55.294, W 97 06.871 210/D3 Live shrimp under Alameda rattler, croaker, drift/ anchor; Jul-Oct, dawn thru aftn.
46 California Hole N 27 55.561, W 97 04.848 210/F3 Dark plastics, shrimp, fish always on the move, drift; Mar-Sep, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
47 Chevy Hole N 27 54.891, W 97 04.948 210/F3 Freeline piggy perch, croaker, fish deep holes, grass; Jul-Aug, dawn thru afternoon
48 Quarnatine Shoreline N 27 54.733, W 97 03.502 210/G3 Live shrimp, croaker, work dropoffs, grasslines w tide; Feb-Aug, dawn thru aftn.
49 Super Flats N 27 54.669, W 97 02.196 210/G3 Corkys Top Dog Jr. fish shoreline & deep grass early; Apr-Aug, dawn thru morning
50 Hog Island N 27 53.751, W 97 06.679 210/D2 Live croaker, shrimp, fish the breaks and color changes; Mar-Sep, dawn thru afternoon
51 Stedman’s Reef N 27 52.982, W 97 07.483 210/D1 Freelined croaker, fish outer edge of grass, breaks; Apr-Jul, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
52 Lydia Ann Channel N 27 51.736, W 97 03.298 210/G1 Freelined croaker, fish outer edge of grass, breaks; Apr-Sep; dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
32 Little Shellbank Reef N 28 05.882, W 97 09.064 209/ INSET 1 Need light wind, will get 2 or 3 strikes before bait takes; Sep-Oct, morn-aftn 33 Bayside Shoreline N 28 05.955, W 97 12.119 209/ INSET 1 Good on rising tide & sm moon phase, cast to shallow; Jun-Aug, dawn and dusk 34 Last Chance N 27 58.452, W 97 04.794 210/F6 Live mullet, piggy perch, best calm wind/moving tide; All Year; dawn thru dusk
35 Upper Estes Flats N 27 57.058, W 97 05.331 210/E5 Drift w gold spoons or anchor and fish sand holes; All Year; dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
36 Outside Mud Island N 27 56.835, W 97 01.216 210/H4 Drift or anchor, freeline live baits in 1-3’ depth; Apr-Sep; avoid midday, night
37 North Shoreline N 27 56.180, W 97
31 Bigfoot Reef N 28 05.603, W 97 10.699 209/ INSET 1 Live shrimp under cork using subtle rattle action; Aug-Sep, dawn, dusk
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR OFFSHORE AND OTHER SPECIES
Gray
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over
inches during October, November, December, and
No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
FLOUNDER
53 Outside Dagger N 27 50.644, W 97 09.149 212/C9 Freelined croaker, fish outside grassline, deeper grass; Apr-Aug, dawn-morn, aftn.-dusk
54 Dagger Island N 27 50.217, W 97 09.967 212/C9 Dark Corkys, suspend, fish slow, work the shallows; Apr-Dec; dawn-morn, aftn.-dusk
55 Pelican Island N 27 48.898, W 97 09.302 212/C8 Mullet, croaker, #6 hook, work suspended, freeline; Jun-Feb; dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
56 East Flats N 27 48.991, W 97 07.139 212/E8 Piggy perch, shrimp, fish outside dropoff and guts; Mar-Jun; Sep-Dec, dawn-midday
57 Shamrock Cove N 27 45.437, W 97 09.717 212/C5 Topwaters, shrimp, drift shallow flats, great on outgoing tide; All Year, dawn-morning, dusk
58 Corpus Christi Bay Wells N 27 44.764, W 97 11.141 212/B5 Anchor casting distance from well, cast to & around; May-Sep, morning-afternoon
59 Mustang Island / Fish Pass N 27 41.755, W 97 11.309 212/B2 Fish grass flats & outside sandbars, mullet, shrimp; Apr-Oct, dawn thru morn, dusk REDFISH
42 Stedman’s Reef N 27 52.982, W 97 07.483 210/D1 Freeline or C-rig finger mullet, fish grass edge, colors; All Year, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
43 Inside Ransom N 27 52.468, W 97 08.500 210/C1 Drift with plastics/spoons, fish sandholes with live bait; All Year, dawn-dusk
44 East Shore N 27 51.695, W 97 06.600 210/E1 Purple plastics, live shrimp, best w SE wind, freeline; Jun-Oct, dawn thru dusk
45 Inside Dagger N 27 51.104, W 97 09.352 212/C9 Drift with artificials or anchor & fish sandpockets; All Year, dawn-morn, aftn-dusk
46 Redfish Bay N 27 50.929, W 97 09.940 212/C9 Chartreuse topwaters, live bait, drift, pole or troll, fish potholes; Apr-Oct; all day
47 Brown & Root Flats N 27 51.236, W 97 06.172 212/E9 Bright spoons, use shallow drift boat, sight cast tails; May-Nov, morning-afternoon
48 Dagger Flats N 27 49.754, W 97 10.610 212/B8 Shrimp w pop-n cork, anchor the cast to sandpockets; Mar-Nov; dawn thru afternoon
49 Dead Man’s Hole N 27 40.665, W 97 12.442 212/A2 Drift flats around spoils islands, freeline live shrimp; Apr-Nov, morning-afternoon
50 Kates Hole N 27 40.291, W 97 12.206 212/A1 Piggy perch, croaker, fish grass edges and potholes; May-Nov, dawn thru midday FLOUNDER
13 Grass Island N 28 03.184, W 97 09.124 210/C9 Subtly cast into shallows, bump jig off bottom; Aug-Oct, midday thru aftn
14 Mud Flat N 28 03.493, W 97 10.262 210/B9 Flounder in clusters, cast 10 times, no action, move; Aug-Sep, morning, aftn
15 Swan Lake Mouth N 28 02.987, W 97 09.518 210/C9 Live shrimp, mud minnows, best with moving tide; Spring, Fall, dawn-morn, dusk
16 Rattlesnake Bay N 28 03.133, W 97 07.690 210/D9 Great gigging at night under lights, freeline live bait; Spring, Fall, avoid midday
17 James’ Bend N 28 02.751, W 97 09.225 210/C9 Great gigging at night under lights, freeline live bait; Mar-Nov, dawn-morning, dusk
18 Port Bay Mouth N 28 01.694, W 97 08.694 210/C8 Live shrimp, finger mullet on C-rig, fish with tides; Spring, Fall, dawn-morn, dusk
19 Fulton Beach Road Shoreline N 28 04.098, W 97 02.111 210/H9 Root beer soft plastics, freeline with shot weights; Aug-Nov, dawn-am, dusk-night
20 Long Reef N 28 03.776, W 96 57.537 210/J9 Freeline live minnow or shirmp, bounce of the bottom; Aug-Feb, dawn-am, dusk-night
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21 Little Cut N 27 57.715, W 97 04.215 210/F5 Live mud minnows, fish bottom, best during tidal move; Spring, Fall, avoid midday
22 Big Cut N 27 57.130, W 97 04.339 210/F4 Live mud minnows, fish bottom, best during tidal move; Spring, Fall, avoid midday
23 Big Bayou N 27 55.823, W 97 04.634 210/F3 Live mud minnows, fish bottom, best during tidal move; Spring, Fall, avoid midday
24 Aransas Channel N 27 52.327, W 97 05.302 210/F1 Mud minnows, shrimp, use slow presentation, gigging; Apr-Dec, dawn-am, dusk-night
25 East Flounder Shoreline N 27 51.110, W 97 03.280 212/G9 Live shrimp, freeline, drag on bottom sand, 1-6’ depth; Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, aftn-night 26 Point of Aransas Channel N 27 51.007, W 97 03.772 212/G9 Wade at night with lights, makes for great gigging; Mar-Dec, night 27 Ship Channel Banks N 27 50.389, W 97 05.359 212/F9 Live shrimp, anchor & fan cast, drag bait on bottom ; Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec, aftn-night 28 Mustang Beach Channel N 27 49.969, W 97 06.421 212/E8 Live mud minnows, shrimp, fish bottom during tides; Sep-Nov,
1 Turtle Pen N 28 11.715, W 97 01.347 208/C6 Trout, redfish; live bait / free float or freeline; Mar thru Nov, dawn thru morn, dusk;
2 Goose Island N 28 07.629, W 96 59.463 208/D3 Speckled trout, live croaker, wade in N or SE wind.; Apr.-June; dawn thru morning
3 Blackjack Shoreline N 28 07.290, W 96 56.818 208/E3 Trout, redfish, work down shoreline to sandy spots.; April-November; all day
4 Dunham Bay N 28 07.520, W 96 55.707 208/G3 Redfish, trout, live baits, fish grasslines and pocket; May-Oct.; dawn thru midday
5 Redfish Point N 28 06.879, W 97 03.329 208/B2 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
6 Tin Can Reef N 28 06.489, W 97 01.346 208/C2 Speckled trout, shrimp w cork, wade shell in SE wind.; May-July; morning thru midday
7 Jay Bird Reef N 28 04.977, W 96 56.239 208/G1 Redfish, trout, live baits, best w S SE wind, fish grass; May-Oct.; dawn thru midday
8 Swan Lake Perimeter N 28 03.357, W 97 10.002 210/B9 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
9 Rattlesnake Point N 28 03.287, W 97 08.357 210/C8 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
10 James Bend N 28 02.476, W 97 09.529 210/C9 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
11 Paul’s Mott N 28 02.824, W 96 56.926 211/J8 Redfish, trout, live bait, best with E or SE wind; Mar.-Nov; dawn thru dusk
12 Piers Shell Ridge N 28 00.295, W 97 03.214 210/G7 Speckled trout, pumpkinseed s. plastics, best in SE wind.; May-July; dawn thru morning
13 Allyn’s Bight N 27 58.265, W 96 59.236 211/I5 Speckled trout, freeline live bait, best with light wind; May-Sept.; dawn thru midday
14 Copano Reef near shoreline N 28 08.536, W 97 07.832 209/ Inset 1 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk
15 Copano Reef Middle N 28 06.707, W 97 06.404 209/ Inset 1 Trout, reds, flnder, sheeph, Black D; live bait; free float or freeline; Mar-Nov; dawn-morn, dusk PORT ARANSAS/ARANSAS BAY
16 Mud Island N 27 56.380, W 97 00.763 210/H4 Redfish, trout, live bait, fish sand pockets, grasslines; May-Oct.; dawn thru afternoon
17 Traylor Island N 27 56.841, W 97 04.263 210/F4 Redfish, trout, live baits, fish grasslines and pocket; May-Oct.; dawn thru midday
18 Quarantine Shoreline N 27 52.562, W 97 05.882 210/F3 Redfish, trout, live baits, best w S SE wind, fish grass; May-Oct.; dawn thru midday
BEST BANK AND WADE FISHING
19 Point of Mud Island N 27 55.325, W 97 02.771 210/G3 speckled trout, freeline live bait, best with light wind; May-Sept.; dawn thru midday
20 Super Flats N 27 53.534, W 97 02.457 210/G2 Redfish, trout, live bait, best w outgoing tide E to SE ; May-Sept.; dawn thru afternoon
21 Stedman Island N 27 53.245, W 97 06.831 210/D1 Redfish, trout, live bait, soft bottom, work shoreline; Mar.-Sept.; dawn thru dusk
22 Highway 361 N 27 52.562, W 97 05.882 210/E1 Redfish, trout, live bait, fish channel edges and pilings; Apr.-Oct.; dawn thru dusk
23 Morris & Cummings Cut N 27 50.572, W 97 07.746 212/D9 Redfish, trout, live bait, best with E or SE wind; Mar.-Nov; dawn thru dusk
24 East Flats N 27 48.991, W 97 07.139 212/D8 Redfish, trout, live bait, best with SE or light N wind; Mar.-Nov.; dawn thru afternoon Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SPECKLED TROUT
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60 Nueces / Indian Point N 27 51.326, W 97 21.850 214/G8 Topwaters, croaker, assassins, fish reef edges or drift flats; Nov-Apr, dawn thru morning
61 Portland Shoreline N 27 52.772, W 97 16.552 215/J9 White plastics, fish SE wind, anchor, hit grass & drops; May-Jul, dawn thru midday
62 Ingleside Point N 27 49.881, W 97 14.549 215/K7 Shrimp, croaker, fish shoreline in 4’ w SE wind; May-Aug, dawn thru midday
63 The Rocks N 27 48.195, W 97 23.040 214/G6 Live croaker, piggy perch, anchor and cast to rocks; May-Sep, dawn thru morn, dusk
64 Oso Bay N 27 42.368, W 97 18.905 215/I2 Anchor in 3-6’, fish guts between sandbars, shrimp; Sep-Apr, dawn-morn, dusk-ngt
65 Demit Island N 27 41.473, W 97 14.166 215/L1 Anchor near 4-6’ dropoff, use croaker, piggy perch; Apr-Sep, dawn thru morning
66 Boathole N 27 41.281, W 97 15.126 215/L1 Fish channel edges or drift flats w live shrimp; Mar-Oct, all day
REDFISH
51 Nueces Bay N 27 51.893, W 97 21.130 214/H9 Live croaker, fish the reef, use caution navigating; All Year, dawn thru dusk
Corpus Christi
52 Indian Pt./ Portland Shoreline N 27 51.010, W 97 20.927 214/H8 Anchor or wade along shoreline, hit the guts/ breaks; May-Oct, dawn thru midday
and dropoffs; Apr-Oct, dawn thru midday
FLOUNDER
From Houston: 87 210
morn-afternoon
41 Pure Oil Channel N 27 31.570, W 97 17.850 216/E3 White shad plastics, mullet, fish channel edges slowly; Oct-Dec, dawn thru afternoon
42 Packery Channel N 27 37.007, W 97 12.749 217/ Inset 3 Fish channel S of Hwy. 361 near channel edge, slowly; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, morn-aftn.
BEST BANK AND WADE
FISHING CORPUS CHRISTI/UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
30 Dead Man’s Area N 27 40.682, W 97 12.849 212/A2 Speckled trout, redfish, gold spoons, live baits, plastics; Apr-Jul; dawn thru midday
31 Kate’s Hole N 27 40.271, W 97 12.455 212/A1 Freeline croaker, start in 3”, work deeper, find pockets; Mar-Jul; dawn thru morning
32 Portland Shoreline N 27 52.510, W 97 18.013 215/J9 Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, live shrimp, mullet; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morn
33 Indian Point / Nueces Bay N 27 51.023, W 97 21.455 215/H8 At daylight use bone tops, later use gold weedless spn; Apr-Jul; dawn thru morning
34 Ingleside Point N 27 49.881, W 97 14.549 215/K7 At daylight use bone tops, later use gold weedless spn; Apr-Jul; dawn thru morning
35 Corpus Christi Bay Front N 27 44.957, W 97 22.511 214/G4 Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, live shrimp, mullet; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morning
36 Oso Bay N 27 42.574, W 97 18.609 215/I2 Speckled trout, warmer months croaker, cooler Corkys; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morning
37 Demit Island N 27 41.316, W 97 14.408 215/K1 Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, live shrimp, crab; Apr-Jul; dawn thru midday
38 Demit Island Spoil N 27 41.316, W 97 14.408 215/L1 Speckled trout, warmer months croaker, cooler Corkys; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morn
39 King Ranch Shoreline N 27 29.050, W 97 20.900 216/C1 Trout, reds, flounder, drum. Shrimp/popping cork; freeline croaker & soft plastics; all year
40 Bird Island South Sand Dune N 27 29.017, W 97 18.283 216/E1 Trout, reds, flounder, drum. Shrimp/popping cork; freeline croaker & soft plastics; all year Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
67 Humble Flats N 27 38.996, W 97 16.277 216/F9 Plastic jerks, drift, target grasslines, potholes & humps; Spring, Fall, dawn thru aftn
68 Tropic Isles Flats N 27 37.127, W 97 16.394 216/F7 Drift w shrimp under cork, croaker for sand pockets; Apr-Aug, morning thru midday
69 CPL Intake N 27 36.021, W 97 17.881 216/E6 Fish live shrimp or croakers, anchor, hit channel edges; Summer, Fall, dawn-midday
70 Padre Isle Canals N 27 35.868, W 97 14.902 216/G6 Use jighead on plastics, fish edges, deep canal holes; All Year, dawn thru midday
71 The Slot N 27 34.378, 97 18.997 216/D5 Hit grass near dropoff; if murky, shrimp 18” under cork ; Spring, Fall, dawn-am, dusk
72 Intracoastal Spoils N 27 33.684, W 97 16.759 216/F5 Bone topwaters early, fish channel grass, live bait later; Apr-Jul, dawn thru midday
73 Beacroft’s Hole N 27 33.261, W 97 19.226 216/D5 Best when water temp 55-60, use suspending baits; Spring, Fall, morn-midday
74 Oalesby Hole N 27 31.431, W 97 18.274 216/E3 Drift while freelining live croaker or shrimp under cork; All Year, dawn thru midday
75 No Name Bar N 27 24.045, W 97 21.393 217/ Inset 2 Drift deep to shallow near spoil w shrimp or plastics; Mar-May, dawn thru morning
76 Green Hill N 27 22.459, W 97 21.608 217/ Inset 2 Shrimp, Bass Assassins, don’t drift over spots, cast; Mar-Aug, morning thru midday REDFISH
57 Sulphur Flats N 27 37.584, W 97 15.747 216/F8 Drift area covering lots of potholes w gold spoons; Spring, Fall, dawn-midday, dusk
58 Pita Island N 27 36.033, W 97 17.466 216/E6 Drift w shrimp under cork, wade sand bar with tops; Mar-Aug, morn thru midday
59 Laguna Flats N 27 33.402, W 97 17.868 216/E5 Drift and cast to potholes while looking for tailing reds; May-Sep, dawn-midday
60 74 Spoil N 27 34.284, W 97 16.355 216/F5 Drift/anchor, hit deep gut behind spoil with shrimp; Apr-Sep, morning thru midday
61 Nighthawk Bay N 27 33.196, W 97 16.369 216/F4 Drift and cast to potholes while looking for tailing reds; Apr-Aug, dawn thru afternoon
62 North Pure Oil Channel N 27 32.698, W 97 19.683 216/D4 Red soft plastics, sight cast to grasslines and edges; All Year, dawn thru dusk
63 Pure Oil N 27 31.570, W 97 17.850 216/E3 Drift around structure or fish edge of dropoffs; Jul-Aug, morning thru midday
64 Packery Flats N 27 37.776, W 97 12.787 216/ Inset 3 Gold spoons, soft plastics, Drift blind cast grass flats.; May-Nov; dawn thru midday FLOUNDER
41 Pure Oil Channel N 27 31.570, W 97 17.850 216/E3 White shad plastics, mullet, fish channel edges slowly; Oct-Dec, dawn thru afternoon
42 Packery Channel N 27 37.007, W 97 12.749 216/ Inset 3 Fish channel S of Hwy. 361 near channel edge, slowly; Mar-May, Oct-Nov, morn-aftn.
BANK AND WADE FISHING
& TACTIC
1 Badlands South N 27 16.386, W 97 25.266 219/L3 Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, live shrimp, mullet; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morn
2 Tide Gauge Bar N 27 18.388, W 97 27.540 219/K5 At daylight use bone tops, later use gold weedless spn; Apr-Jul; dawn thru morning
3 N. of Carrallos Shoreline N 27 15.162, W 97 29.177 219/J3 Freeline croaker, start in 3”, work deeper, find pockets; Mar-Jul; dawn thru morning
4 Black Bluff Bar N 27 14.166, W 97 31.067 219/I2 Speckled trout, redfish, black drum, live shrimp, crab; Apr-Jul; dawn thru midday
5 Pie De Gallo Shoreline N 27 16.340, W 97 38.212 218/D3 Speckled trout, redfish, gold spoons, live baits, plastics; Apr-Jul; dawn thru midday
6 Sandy Hook Point Rocks N 27 18.857, W 97 38.356 218/D5 Speckled trout, warmer months croaker, cooler Corkys; Apr-Nov; dawn thru morn
7 Site 55 N 27 16.167, W 97 43.533 218/A3 All species. Dead mullet/shrimp on bottom, live bait under popping cork, freeline croaker; all year, am/pm
8 Dog Kennels N 27 21.550, W 97 41.917 218/B7 All species. Dead mullet/shrimp on bottom, live bait under popping cork, freeline croaker; all year, am/pm
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1 Cat Head N 27 18.382, W 97 26.263 219/L5 Fish outside edge rocks with live croaker, sink to bottom; May-Aug, dawn thru midday
2 Tide Gauge Bar N 27 18.248, W 97 27.593 218/K5 Wade w tops early a.m., later anchor in deep w croaker; May-Jun, dawn thru midday
3 Badlands South N 27 17.152, W 97 25.053 219/L4 Drift over flats w shrimp, anchor near grass w croakers; All Year, all day
4 Rocks at 4 N 27 16.599, W 97 25.003 219/L4 Live shrimp, anchor upwind of rocks, cast to edge; May-Jul, morning, dusk
5 Penescal Point Reef N 27 15.973, W 97 25.377 219/L3 Drift live shrimp under cork very slowy of top of rocks; Mar-May, morning, dusk
6 Penescal N 27 15.672, W 97 25.290 219/L3 Topwaters, wade under a full moon, large trout action; Feb-May, night
7 Kenedy Shoreline N 27 14.567, W 97 25.459 219/L1 Set up drift from deeper water (6’) toward shoreline; Apr-May, morning, dusk
8 Green 9 N 27 15.942, W 97 27.401 218/K3 Shrimp, with SE wind, Drift shoreline to Marker 9; Apr-May, morning thru midday
9 East Kelberg N 27 16.259, W 97 29.976 218/I3 Anchor on rocks’ outer edge w live bait, tops in shallows; July-Sep, dawn thru morning
10 Center Reef N 27 16.206, W 97 34.362 218/G3 Drift thru reef w shrimp, use caution, circle wide; Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct, dawn-midday 11 Sloughs Rocks N 27 18.651, W 97 33.465 218/G5 Anchor on rocks’ outer edge w live
Shrimp under cork, bone topwaters, Drift cautiously, rocks; Jul-Aug, morning thru midday
5 Black Bluff Shoreline N 27 13.972, W 97 31.112 218/I2 Wade or Drift shallows along shoreline w shrimp, topwaters; Apr-Jul, dawn-midday, dusk
6 Comitas Lake N 27 21.597, W 97 30.771 218/I7 Wade or Drift targeting nervous water or bait moving; Apr-Jul, dawn-midday, dusk
7 Pie del Gallo Shoal N 27 16.510, W 97 38.504 218/D Drift deeper rocks w jigs, topwaters midday, early 1-2’ water; May-Oct, dawn-midday, dusk
8 Rivera Beach Pipes N 27 17.395, W 97 39.476 218/D4 Cracked crabs, shrimp, work the pipe area at the bottom; Ma-Sep, dawn-midday, dusk
9 Cayo del Crullo Spoils N 27 20.413, W 97 40.694 218/C6 Drift from end of spoil with shrimp, gold spoons; Mar-Aug, dawn thru midday BLACK DRUM
1 Badlands South N 27 17.155, W 97 25.558
thru
Live shrimp under pop-n cork, anchor & work rocks; Mar.-July, dawn thru midday
3 Black Bluff N 27 14.249, W 97 31.594 218/H2 Live shrimp under pop-ncork, drift the area; Ma.Oct, dawn thru morning
4 East Shore Alazon Bay N 27 18.408, W 97 31.064 218/I5
Spoil Banks of Penascal Point N 27 15.555, W 97 25.154 220/A3 Freeline live bait, work east dropoff,
220/A4 Freeline line shrimp w pop-n cork, freeline croakers; May-Jul, dawn
N 27 14.655, W 97 24.843 220/A2 Drift from end of spoil with shrimp, gold spoons; May-Sep, midday thru aftn.
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR KEY SPECIES
Redfish (red drum)*
* RED DRUM SPECIAL REGULATION: During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
** SPOTTED SEATROUT SPECIAL REGULATION: No more than 1 spotted seatrout greater than 30 inches in length may be retained per person per day. Counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit. Possession = double the daily bag limit..
*** FLOUNDER SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1 – Dec. 14, (fishery closed). Possession limit = the daily bag.
Amberjack, Greater
Catfish, Gafftopsail
Cobia (Ling)
Gar, Alligator
Grouper, Black
Mackerel, King
Mackerel, Spanish
Marlin, Blue
Marlin, White
Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose**
Shark, Blacktip**
Shark, Bonnethead**
Shark, Hammerhead**
Shark, Other**
Snapper, Lane
Snapper, Red (state season) ***
Snapper, Vermillion
Triggerfish, Gray
* MULLET CLARIFICATION: May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
** SHARK SPECIAL REGULATION: The daily bag limit is one fish for all allowable shark species including Atlantic sharpnose, blacktip and bonnethead. Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters. Prohibited Species: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Oceanic Whitetip, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, and White.
*** RED SNAPPER: Federal Season: Limit 2 per person per day; 16 in. min. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
SALTWATER: LOWER GULF COAST
Laguna Madre
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
GRID BEST BAIT & TACTIC
24 Gladys’ Hole N 26 48.903, W 97 29.708 224/B9 Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; All Year, all day
SPECKLED TROUT
25 Gladys’ Hole N 26 49.038, W 97 30.450 224/B9 High tide drift shore and fencelines, low drift mid bay; Apr-Dec, dawn thru midday
26 Rincon de San Jose Shoreline N 26 47.384, W 97 28.459 224/C8 Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, all day
27 East Side of Spoil Islands N 26 47.049, W 97 27.561 224/D8 Fish hug E shoreline @ high tide night & early morning; All Year, all day
28 Rincon de San Jose N 26 46.837, W 97 28.481 224/C7 Topwaters, wade potholes near shore, be there at daylight; May-Nov, dawn thru morn
29 King Ranch Shoreline N 26 45.523, W 97 28.237 224/C7 Topwaters, soft plastics, live bait; wading recommended.; Mar-Apr
30 Jones Cut N 26 44.870, W 97 25.757 224/E6 Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; Mar-Aug, all day
31 Big Oaks N 26 41.484, W 97 27.653 224/C6 Gulp!, Jerk Shads, soft plastics; drift deep grass w/ plastics; November
32 Dubb’s Island N 26 43.480, W 97 25.642 224/E5 Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; Mar-May, all day
33 San Antonio Shack N 26 41.945, W 97 26.563 224/D4 Purple/yellow Bull Minnow, work spoil islands; All year, all day
34 Wagner Bar N 26 40.798, W 97 25.342 224/E3 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift the bar; May thru August
35 Little Oak Mott N 26 40.182, W 97 27.202 224/D3 Topwaters, plastics, wade up to 200 yds.; JanJul, Nov-Dec, dawn-midday
36 Channel N 26 36.398, W 97 24.102 224/F2 Topwaters, red/wht soft plastics, gold or chrome spoons.; Mar-Apr
37 Century Point N 26 38.506, W 97 26.768 224/D1 Gold/chartreuse Topwaters, red/yellow plastics, drift; Apr-Sep, dawn - midday
BEST BANK AND WADE FISHING
23 Land Cut Spoils N 26 49.564, W 97 28.129 224/C9 Topwaters, red/wht soft plastics, gold or chrome spoons.; Jan-Feb
24 Mouth to Gladys’ Hole N 26 48.691, W 97 28.592 224/C9 White/red plastics, drift soft bottom along ICW; all year, all day
25 Gladys’ Hole N 26 49.038, W 97 30.450 224/B9 High tide drift shore and fencelines, low drift mid bay; Apr-Dec, dawn thru midday
26 Rincon de San Jose N 26 47.975, W 97 28.390 224/C8 Topwaters or soft plastics, 101/8 oz. jigs or lighter; Year Around
27 North Tip of Rincon N 26 47.803, W 97 28.557 224/C8 Dark plastics on jighead, fish deep gut 100 yds. out; May-Sep, dawn-midday
28 East Side of Spoil Islands N 26 47.049, W 97 27.561 224/D8 Fish hug E shoreline @ high tide night & early morning; All Year, all day
29 Ricon de San Jose N 26 46.837, W 97 28.481 224/C7 Live, wade potholes near shore, be there at daylight; May-Sep, dawn-morning
30 Marker 45 Hole N 26 46.398, W 97 27.363 224/D7 Topwaters or soft plastics, drift or wade the edges; Mar-May, Aug-Nov
31 King Ranch Shoreline N 26 45.523, W 97 28.237 224/C7 Topwaters, soft plastics, live bait; wading recommended.; Mar-Apr
32 Jones Cut N 26 44.300, W 97 25.636 224/E6 Topwaters or soft plastics, freeline and drift the break; May-Aug
33 Big Oaks N 26 41.484, W 97 27.653 224/C6 Glow/chartreuse, 101/4 oz jighead, drfit grass beds; May-Dec, all day
34 Dubb’s Island N 26 43.480, W 97 25.642 224/E5 Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; Mar-May, all day
38 Redfish Shoreline N 26 36.868, W 97 26.532 224/D1 Topwaters, soft plastics, live bait; wading recommended.; Jan-Feb
1 The Stablizer N 27 04.356, W 97 24.882 223/J4 Redfish, gold weedless spoons, sight cast near wreck; June thru July
2 Gladys’ Hole N 26 48.903, W 97 29.708 224/B9 Trout, redfish & flounder, live bait & soft plastics; Year Around
3 Rincon de San Jose N 26 46.306, W 97 28.352 224/C7 Trout, big topwaters, cast towards shore for big trout; May
4 Dubb’s Island N 26 43.242, W 97 25.843 224/E6 Redfish, gold spoons & soft plastics, sight cast; June thru July
5 The Tanks N 26 37.001, W 97 26.670 224/D1 Trout & redfish, live shrimp, cast towards the beach; May thru June
35 Big Oak Mott N 26 41.965, W 97 27.791 224/C4 Topwaters, plastics w Mansfield Mauler, wade up to 200 yds; Jan-Jul, Nov-Dec, dawn-midday
36 San Antonio Shack N 26 41.945, W 97 26.563 224/D4 Topwaters or soft plastics, freeline and drift the break; May-Aug
37 Wagner Bar N 26 42.311, W 97 25.427 224/E4 Mauler with 12-16” leader, drift dropoffs and grass; May-Dec, dawn thru midday
38 Oak Mott Shoreline N 26 40.660, W 97 27.322’ 224/D3 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift the shore; Mar- May, Aug-Nov
39 Little Oak Mott N 26 40.182, W 97 27.202 224/D3 Topwaters, plastics w Mansfield Mauler, wade up to 200 yds.; Jan-Jul, Nov-Dec, dawn-midday
40 Wagner Bar N 26 40.798, W 97 25.342 224/E3 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift the bar; May thru August
41 Channel N 26 36.398, W 97 24.102 224/F2 Topwaters, red/wht soft plastics, gold or chrome spoons.; Mar-Apr
42 Century Point N 26 37.983, W 97 26.148 224/D1 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift the break; Year Around
43 Redfish Shoreline N 26 36.868, W 97 26.532 224/D1 Topwaters, soft plastics, live bait; wading recommended.; Jan-Feb 44 ICW Spoils N 26 36.398, W 97 24.102 226/D9 Live shrimp, freeline with slide weight along the bottom; Mar- May, Aug-Nov 45 Community Bar N 26 35.144, W 97 25.644 226/C8 Live shrimp, pumpkinseed soft plastics 101/8 oz. leadhead; Mar thru May
46 Butcher’s Break N 26 35.403, W 97 22.961 226/E8 Topwaters or soft plastics, freeline and drift the break; May-Aug
47 Weather Station N 26 34.648, W 97 22.886 226/E8 Topwaters or soft plastics, freeline drift color changes; Year Around
48 North Side of East Cut N 26 34.365, W 97 22.377 226/E7 Use topwaters early on potholes/grass, plastics; Jan-Jul, Oct-Dec, all day
49 East Cut Spoils N26 33.685, W97 22.377 226/F7 Topwaters early; soft plastics in red/white, Limetreuse; All year; incoming tides
50 The Drain N 26 33.719, W 97 20.323 226/G7 Live mullet with lightly weighted bottom rigs; Aug-Nov, all day
51 East Cut
26 33.800, W 97 17.029 226/H7 Chartreuse plastics, live shrimp, freeline with the current; March thru May
52 Northeast of East Cut N 26 33.852, W 97 16.495 227/I7 Topwaters early, soft plastics later; fish deep holes; May-Aug; all day
53 South Side of East Cut N 26 32.814, W 97 23.089 226/E6 Drift
BAIT & TACTIC
1 Beachfront N 26 42.437, W 97 19.312 224/H4 Large trolled plugs, large soft plastics, live mullet.; July
2 Beachfront N 26 34.192, W 97 16.616 227/I8 Live mullet, soft plastic swimbaits, MirrOLure Mirrodines; November
3 Mansfield Jetties N 26 34.025, W 97 16.173 227/I7 Mirrodine or a 7” jerkbait; watch for them hammering bait; September
4 East Cut N 26 33.819, W 97 16.459 224/I7 Large swimbaits, broken-back plugs, live bait under a balloon.; July SHEEPSHEAD
1 Marker 5 rocks N 27 03.297, W 97 26.718 223/I3 Live shrimp, fish along west side of channel; Apr-May, all day
2 Mansfield Tide Gauge N 26 34.903, W 97 22.746 226/E8 Fish around pilings and in the shade of platforms; Apr-Oct; dawn thru midday
3 East Cut Platform N 26 33.484, W 97 23.058 226/E7 Live/dead shrimp under cork; fish structure channel sd.; All Year, dawn thru midday
4 East Cut N 26 33.800, W 97 17.029 226/H7 Live shrimp with slip weight & leader, fish along channel; Mar-May, all day
5 Mansfield Jetties N 26 33.930, W 97 16.303 227/I7 Peeled shrimp or cut crab under a jig; FebMar, all day
6 Mansfield Pipeline - East N 26 31.461, W 97 22.160 226/F6 Live/dead shrimp under cork; pole, drift or wade sand; Apr-Sep, dawn thru midday
7 West Bay Spoils N 26 31.502, W 97 24.197 226/D6 Drift, red/wht plastics with 101/8 oz. jighead, gold spoons; May-Aug, dawn thru midday Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
AND WADE FISHING
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55 West Bay Spoils N 26 31.502, W 97 24.197 226/D6 Topwaters or soft plastics, drift or wade the edges; Year Around
56 The Target Area N 26 30.913, W 97 24.787 226/D5 Bone, chartreuse Topwaters, start S of barge & drift to it up ; Apr-May, Oct-Nov, dawn-midday
57 East of Bennie’s N 26 30.407, W 97 22.974 226/E5 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift ; Year Around
58 Lower West Bay N 26 29.674, W 97 24.081 226/D4 Topwaters, soft plastics or live shrimp, drift ; Year Around
59 Sand Bar N of Bennie’s Shack N 26 29.850, W 97 23.500 226/E4 Topwaters, plastics, cast onto sand & retrieve across grass; Mar-May, Oct-Dec,
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20.323 226/G7 Live mullet with lightly weighted bottom rigs; Aug-Nov, all day
33.930, W 97 16.303 227/I7 Live mullet or crab with slide weight, fish bottom; Aug-Nov, all day
46 East Cut Jetties N 26 34.025, W 97 16.173 227/I8 Live or dead bait, artificials, very heavy schooling; Sep-Nov, all day
47 Southeast Pocket N 26 32.927, W 97 22.545 226/E7 Topwaters or soft plastics, drift the shallows; Mar-Nov, all day
48 South Side of East Cut N 26 32.814, W 97 23.089 226/E6 drift deep grass bottom, potholes, high tide hit sands; All Year, all day
49 West Bay Spoils N 26 31.502, W 97 24.197 226/D6 Red/white soft plastics with 101/8 oz. jigheads, drift; May-August, all day
50 Green Island Shore N 26 30.299, W
24.215’ 226/D4 Bull Minnow, 101/4 oz. spoons, chart Topwaters, drift island; All year, all day
Dogs, all colors, drift; All year, all day
Cast gold weedless spoon in front of tailing reds; All Year, all day 53 The Boiler
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FLOUNDER
Topwaters, red/white soft plastics on 101/8 oz. leadhead; All year, all day
moon, fresh ballyhoo, drift slowly; Jun-Sep, dawn-am, aftn., night FLOUNDER
29 Fishing Shack N of Arroyo N 26 23.932, W 97 20.591 228/E9 Mud minnows with slip shot rig, work shack structure; May-Aug, dawn thru midday
30 Colorado Island Hole N 26 22.255, W 97 19.857 228/E8 Let bait sink to bottom, slowly retrieve up sloping edge; Mar-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
31 Mouth of Arroyo N 26 21.713, W 97 19.735 228/E8 Work “Y” edges up to one mile inside, both shores; May-Sep, dawn thru morning
32 Rattlesnake North Channel N 26 21.288, W 97 19.397 228/E7 Live minnows, most productive early morning, edges; Apr-Aug, dawn thru midday
33 Duncan Channel North N 26 19.599, W 97 18.591 228/F6 Live shrimp, mud minnows, fish middle to back; Mar.-Nov, dawn thru midday
34 ICW between 3 Islands/ Arroyo N 26 19.599, W 97 18.591 228/F6 Live shrimp, mud minnows, fish middle to back; Mar.-Nov, dawn thru midday
35 Duncan Channel N 26 18.198, W 97 18.000 228/F5 Live shrimp, mud minnows, fish middle to back; Apr-Oct, dawn thru midday
36 Townsite Hole N 26 16.616, W 97 19.495 228/E4 Live shrimp, finger mullet, live minnows, fish hole; Mar-May, Sep-Nov, avoid midday
37 Three Islands (other side) N 26 16.732, W 97 17.385 228/G4 Mud minnows, finger mullet, anchor, fish dropoffs; May-Aug, morning thru midday
38 ICW @ Three Islands N 26 16.478, W 97 17.242 228/G4 Mud minnows, finger mullet, anchor, fish dropoffs; Jun-Nov., morning thru midday
39 Cullen Channel N 26 15.812, W 97 17.166 228/G3 Live shrimp, fish channel mouth eges and down back; Apr-Oct, dawn thru dusk Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
TEXAS LAKES & BAYS
SHEEPSHEAD
16 Arroyo Colorado N 26 21.902, W 97 19.523 228/E8 Great spot at low tide, live or dead shrimp under cork; May-Aug, dawn thru morning
17 Three Islands N 26 16.732, W 97 17.385 228/G4 Live or dead shrimp freelined, sight casting; JulNov, dawn-midday, dusk-ngt
1 Green Island N 26 23.468, W 97 19.725 228/E9 Trout & redfish; freeline live bait, soft plastics, topwaters; March thru November
2 East Horse Island Flat N 26 20.873, W 97 19.708 228/E7 Trout & redfish; freeline live bait, soft plastics, topwaters; March thru November
3 Rattlesnake Island N 26 19.405, W 97 19.751 228/E6 Trout & redfish; freeline live bait, soft plastics, topwaters; March thru November
4 Caballo Island N 26 17.162, W 97 18.308 228/F4 Trout & redfish; freeline live bait, soft plastics, topwaters; March thru November
5 Bayside Drive N 26 12.420, W 97 18.228 228/F1 Trout & redfish; freeline live bait, soft plastics, topwaters; March thru November Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for
8 North Point N 26 21.408, W 97 20.921 228/D7 Live shrimp on float rig, fish pilings and structure; Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec, all day
9 Colorado Island Hole N 26 22.255, W 97 19.857 228/E8 Let bait sink to bottom, slowly retrieve up sloping edge; Mar-Nov, dawn, morn, dusk
10 Arroyo City N 26 20.084, W 97 26.375 228/A7 Shrimp, sneak up on pier pilings,no weight/no wind; Apr-Sep, dawn-midday
11 Caballo Island Spoils N 26 18.161, W 97 18.267 228/F5 Live shirmp under pop-n cork, drift or anchor; Aug-Feb, all day
SNOOK
1 East Cut Sloughs N 26 33.800, W 97 17.029 226/H7 Black topwaters & broken backs, at night during tides; Sep-Oct, all day
2 Mansfield Jetties N 26 33.930, W 97 16.303 227/I7 Mirro-Lures with sinkers, good from dusk to dawn; Aug-Oct, all day
3 Mansfield Beach N 26 34.739, W 97 16.824 227/I8 Dark Mirro-Lures & topwaters, fish first gut at night; Sep-Oct, all day
4 Mouth of Arroyo N 26 21.713, W 97 19.735 228/E8 Red/white topwaters, wade shorelines where Arroyo opens; May-Sep, dawn, morn, dusk
5 Arroyo City N 26 20.084, W 97 26.375 228/A7 Fish banks under tree limbs upstream of houses; Apr-Sep, dawn, morn, dusk
6 Barclay Island N 26 14.244, W 97 18.687 228/F2 Topwaters, work close to and under mangrove bushes; May-Jul, dawn, morn, dusk
SPECKLED TROUT
64 ICW at Marker 173 N 26 27.640, W 97 22.250 226/F3 Live shrimp, piggy perch, red/wht. plastics, work drops; Jul-Nov, dawn thru afternoon
65 ICW North of Arroyo N 26 24.854, W 97 20.940 226/F1 Fish channel edges between cabins, let bait sink to bottom.; Jan-May, dawn thru morning
66 West of Green Island N 26 23.310, W 97 19.876 228/E9 Drift potholes between island & spoils, cast into potholes; Spring, Fall, dawn, dusk, ngt
67 North of Arroyo N 26 22.645, W 97 20.033 228/E8 Live shrimp under pop-n cork, drift or anchor; All Year, avoid midday
68 Green Island N 26 23.106, W 97 19.305 228/F9 Dusk-night best with full moon, anchor or drift slowly; Jul-Nov, all day
Mexico
69 North Point N 26 21.408, W 97 20.921 228/D7 Freeline live bait, fish from pier under lights; May-Oct, dawn, dusk thru night
70 Bird Island N 26 21.494, W 97 19.233 228/F8 Bone Topwaters, fish the south, north & east island areas; Mar-May, Oct-Dec, dawn-morn
71 Arroyo City N 26 20.084, W 97 26.375 228/A7 Live shrimp, fish from pier, listen for popping sound; Oct-Feb, night
72 Rattlesnake Bay N 26 19.693, W 97 19.155 228/F6 Live shrimp, cut ballyhoo, live croaker, anchor or drift; Mar-Nov, dawn thru afternoon
73 ICW between 3 Islands/ Arroyo N 26 19.599, W 97 18.591 228/F6 Soft plastics, look for mullet schools on channel edges; Spring, Fall avoid midday, aftn
74 Duncan’s Channel N 26 19.599, W 97 18.591 228/F5 Cut mullet or ballyhoo, anchor, fish channel bottom; Feb-April, Sep, all day
75 East of 3 Islands N 26 17.076, W 97 17.016 228/G4 Topwaters, drift deep pot holes, cast into or just beyond ; Spring, Fall avoid midday, aftn
76 Townsite Point N 26 16.338, W 97 18.478 228/F4 Live croaker, best with full moon, drift in 3-4’ slowly; All Year, avoid midday
77 Gaswell Flats N 26 15.377, W 97 16.494 228/G3 Fish jighead with soft plastic
78 El Realito Bay N 26 15.214, W 97 18.715 228/F3 Live shrimp under pop-n cork, drift or anchor; All Year, avoid midday
79 Stover Point N 26 12.191, W 97 17.702 228/G1 Live croaker, best with full moon, drift in 3-4’ slowly; Apr-Aug, dawn-midday, night
REDFISH
55 Saucer Area S of Mansfield N 26 26.782, W 97 22.757 226/E2 Mansfield Mauler on bottom rig, fish grass flats; Mar-May, Aug-Nov, dawn-aftn
56 East of Channel Marker 183 N 26 26.218, W 97 21.240 226/F2 Wade grassy areas E of channel, look more E high tide; Apr-Nov, all day
57 Peyton’s Bay South N 26 24.528, W 97 21.703 226/F1 Enter W of Mkr. 191, low tide/wade middle, high/w shr.; Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov, all day
58 White Sand east of Green I. N 26 23.226, W 97 19.173 228/F9 Wade or drift the crystal clear water, sight cast to reds; May-Sep, all day
59 Green Island N 26 23.060, W 97 19.600 228/E9 Night best @ full moon, fresh ballyhoo, drift slowly; Jun-Nov, dawn-midday, night
60 Marker 9 to Marker 4 N 26 20.734, W 97 18.730 228/F7 Drift shallow potholes, fish closer at low tide; All Year, avoid afternoon
61 Horse Island Flats N 26 20.618, W 97 19.704 228/E7 Topwaters, gold spoons, fish potholes, look for tailing; All Year, dawn thru afternoon
62 Horse Head Island N 26 20.258, W 97 19.896 228/E7 Wade shoreline S to N in a zig zag fashion, find zone; Apr-Oct, dawn thru morning
63 Rattlesnake / HorseshoeBay N 26 19.322, W 97 19.560 228/E6 Bone Topwaters, drift deeper potholes, wade shallow sands; Spring, Fall, avoid midday, aftn
64 Grass Flat East of 27 N 26 19.004, W 97 17.242 228/G6 Aftnbone/chartreuse topwaters, mirror gold spoons, drift; Jun, Sep-Nov, avoid midday, Find FISH KEY SYMBOLS on Map for Location
The preceding pages contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for our Base Point, GALVESTON CHANNEL (N 29.317, W 94.88)
Use these conversions for any point in Texas. Because SoLunar activity has been shown to increase feeding and movement of fish in inland lakes, these predictions are useful for planning both fresh and saltwater fishing trips.
TIDE PREDICTIONS are located in the White Area at the top of the Calendar Pages. You can use the CONVERSION TABLE below to make adjustments. It is keyed to 23 other tide stations along the Texas Coast (see these map icons: T1 ). Adjust low and high tide times, plus or minus in minutes, from the times given for the Base Point at Galveston Channel.
TIDE TIMES & RATE CONVERSION
SOLUNAR ACTIVITY is shown in the TAN BOXES on the Calendar pages. Major and Minor Feeding times are given in the SoLunar Box along with Sun and Moon rise and set. Use the SOLUNAR ADJUSTMENT SCALE on the map below to adjust times for points East and West of our Base Point at Galveston Channel.
