🐟 What fish can you catch in Abilene?

Most commonly caught species around Abilene , TX : Largemouth bass - 1,879 reported catches Channel catfish - 586 reported catches Blue catfish - 448 reported catches Common carp - 309 reported catches Bluegill - 281 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Abilene fishing reports?

The latest Abilene , TX fishing reports are: @Creed_Garner_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Phantom Hill Lake . @Creed_Garner_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Phantom Hill Lake . @Silvas88 reported a nice Shortnose gar at Fort Phantom Hill Lake . @kristen.v reported a nice Common carp at Zoo Lake Number 2 . @fancytipton reported a nice Channel catfish at T P Lake . .

Fishing in Abilene, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Abilene, Texas?

Anglers in Abilene , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Phantom Hill Lake , Kirby Lake , Tittle Lake , Cal Young Park Lake , J C Griffith Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Abilene?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Abilene

Latest Abilene fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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Shortnose gar

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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Common carp

Zoo Lake Number 2

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Channel catfish

T P Lake

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Blue catfish

Kirby Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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White crappie

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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Striped bass

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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White bass

Fort Phantom Hill Lake

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Fishing regulations in Abilene

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

32°27′15.5″N 99°44′18.2″W

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FAQ about Abilene fishing

Anglers in Abilene, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Phantom Hill Lake, Kirby Lake, Tittle Lake, Cal Young Park Lake, and J C Griffith Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Abilene, TX:

Largemouth bass - 1,879 reported catches
Channel catfish - 586 reported catches
Blue catfish - 448 reported catches
Common carp - 309 reported catches
Bluegill - 281 reported catches

The latest Abilene, TX fishing reports are:

@Creed_Garner_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
@Creed_Garner_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
@Silvas88 reported a nice Shortnose gar at Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
@kristen.v reported a nice Common carp at Zoo Lake Number 2.
@fancytipton reported a nice Channel catfish at T P Lake.

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