Best Texas fishing spots
Texas fishing spots
There are many popular fishing spots in Texas, as the state has a diverse range of freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities. Some of the most popular fishing spots in Texas include:
1. Gulf Coast: Texas's Gulf Coast is a popular destination for saltwater fishing, with a variety of species such as red drum, speckled trout, flounder and more. Some of the inlets along the coast are even better, and you won’t need a boat to get there.
2. Lake Texoma: This is one of the most popular lakes in Texas for fishing, with a wide variety of fish species, including striped bass, white bass, catfish, and bluegill. Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States. It’s within easy driving distance of Dallas Fort Worth just north of the cities.
3. Lake Fork: Off to the East of Dallas is another great fishing spot at Lake Fork. This large man-made lake in northeastern Texas is known for its excellent largemouth bass fishing and also good for crappie and catfish. To catch the bigger large mouth bass that make this lake home we recommend either a big clear crankbait filled with silver or blue glitter, or the crawdaddy crankbaits.
4. Falcon Lake: This reservoir on the Texas-Mexico border is known for its big bass, along with good numbers of catfish and crappie. The reservoir is right on the border and in fact the Southern half of the lake is in Mexico so stay aware of where you are in the lake if fishing in a boat.
5. Galveston Bay: The bay is known for its redfish, trout and flounder fishing and a variety of other species such as black drum, sheepshead and more. Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula offer perfect natural barriers to keep the bay calm and good for fishing all year round. We prefer the Dutton Lake area on the north west side of the bay, but there is just so much great fishing around this entire area you could spend years and not hit all the great spots.
Ultimately, the most popular fishing spot in Texas may vary depending on the time of year, weather conditions, and the type of fish you are looking to catch. It's always best to check with local fishing guides, the Texas Parks and Wildlife or to ask locals on the area you plan to fish for their opinion.