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Weekly Update: Lake Waco - April 26th, 2024

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  Weekly Update: Lake Waco - April 26th, 2024 Lake Conditions: (At 2024-04-26 19:15) Water Level (ft): 462.30 Conservation Pool Elev. (ft): 462.20 Level : 0.10 feet above pool. Temperature : 66 *F Clarity : Stained - The lake is stained to murky with recent runoff from rains. Please Note : Lake Waco is currently murky due to runoff and high winds. Boaters should take caution by wearing their PFDs while on the lake due to unpredictable storms with high winds and waves. Navigate with caution watching for stumps and debris in the lake from recent runoff.   Fishing Conditions: White Bass: White bass have begun returning to the upper lake : Boaters will begin catching more white bass and hybrids on the lake while they migrate from the upper ends of the lake towards the dam over the next few weeks.   Crappie : Crappie bite is improving in shallow water on live minnows and artificial jigs fished around shoreline trees in the back of coves and marinas. This pattern will hold...
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Weekly Update: 4/21 - Inks Lake (Burnet, Texas)

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       Weekly Update  (4/21)  - Inks Lake Inks Lake Overview: Inks Reservoir is a 768-acre impoundment of the Colorado River. It was constructed in 1938 by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) hydroelectric power, recreation, and water supply. The reservoir is located within the Llano uplift eco-region, and its shoreline length is 20.5 miles. Public access is only available through the state park. This stable-level rocky reservoir has plenty of structural fish habitat and some cover in the form of timber, emergent aquatic vegetation, and artificial fish attractors. Fishing Cover/Structure: Inks Lake offers a variety of cover and structure. The shoreline contains numerous rock piles, ledges, and chunk rock banks. Brush piles and gravel beds have been placed near fishing piers and other strategic locations to attract more fish. Several private boat docks, especially on the west side of the lake, hold fish year-round. Water color in the reservoir is f...
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Weekly Report: Lake Limestone - 4/12/2024

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  Weekly Report: Lake Limestone   Tips & Best Practices: -         Largemouth Bass During February and April, anglers find largemouth bass in the middle of their spawn. Any of the major creeks can be productive for bass in the spring, but look for the ones with the warmest water. Fish the backs of the creeks and protected main lake coves with vegetation on the northern shoreline. Large willow leaf spinner baits in white or chartreuse, or jig and pork combinations in black/blue and black/chartreuse are excellent baits for springtime bass. From May through September, bass anglers are most successful fishing off points on the main lake around vegetation or submerged timber. Points bordering deep water are best. Plastic worms, spinner baits, buzz baits, and chugger type baits can all be good during summer months. From October through December, many bass migrate to the backs of the creeks, often in the same areas where they ...
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Weekly Report: Lake Buchanan - April 7th, 2024

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  Structure & Underwater Topography:            Lake Buchanan offers a variety of cover and structure. The area near the dam and the east side of the lake up to the Silver Creek area is rocky. This area has numerous rock piles, ledges, and chunk rock banks. This area is reminiscent of a highland-type lake. The west side from mid-lake up looks more like a flatland type reservoir with numerous flat coves that have a lot of flooded brush to fish when the lake is up. Targeting Game Fish: Large Mouth Bass: Anglers have their best success on Lake Buchanan during the spring and fall months. The area from Beaver Creek to the Colorado River is usually stained. This keeps the largemouth bass shallow regardless of the water temperature. In the lower section of the reservoir where the water remains clear, topwater lures, metal flake willow leaf spinnerbaits and shallow to medium depth crankbaits work well along rocky banks. When the...
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Weekly Report: Lake Whitney - March 23th 2024

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       Lake Whitney, Clifton Texas:                                                 Structure & Underwater Topography:           Lake Whitney is dominated by natural rock shorelines, including steep bluffs, boulders, and sand and gravel flats. Submerged timber and flooded terrestrial vegetation add to the diversity of natural habitat for fish while man-made habitats include boat ramps, marinas, piers, docks, and bridge pilings.           T he most recent project, also consisting of three freshwater reefs, was completed in coves along the shores of Lake Whitney State Park. To date, a total of six freshwater reefs have been deployed in Lake Whitney. Targeting Game Fish: Striped Bass: Lake Whitney currently provides some of the best striped bass fishing in th...
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Weekly Report: Brazos River Bridge - 3/17/2024

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    Located along HWY 6 just outside of Waco, TX:   Structure & Underwater Topography: This section of the northern Brazos River is dominated by natural shorelines, including deep mud, clay/silt, and sand and gravel flats. Submerged timber and flooded terrestrial vegetation add to the diversity of natural habitat for fish, while man-made habitats such as submerged pilings and concrete bridge supports further provide essential shelter from fluctuating currents. The limited residential and commercial development along the riverbanks contributes to the preservation of natural security and cover for fish populations, allowing gamefish to experience a far less pressured environment.  Targeting Game Fish:                   Largemouth bass fishing is at its best in March and April. Concrete pilons serve as protection from strong currents. 1 – 2 ft downstream are excellent places to look for spawni...
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Location: GWPG+76 Waco, TX, USA
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Weekly Report: Lake Waco - February 25th, 2024

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  Structure & Underwater Topography: This impoundment of the North, Middle, and South Bosque Rivers is dominated by natural shorelines, including bedrock, clay/silt, and sand and gravel flats. Submerged timber and flooded terrestrial vegetation add to the diversity of natural habitat for fish while man-made habitats include submerged roadbeds, the old dam, boat ramps, marinas, piers, docks, and bridge pilings. The Waco Inland Fisheries District built and deployed rectangular PVC fish habitat structures in three locations near mid- reservoir to help attract and hold sportfish for anglers. The three freshwater reef locations are located near Koehne Park, Island Cove, and Lakeshore Cove. Previous freshwater reefs deployed into Lake Waco were comprised of Crappie Condos, made with bamboo from local stands, however the lifespan of these natural structures has passed. To date, a total of three freshwater reefs exist in Lake Waco.   Targeting Game Fish:   ...
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