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Fishing in Fort Hood, TX

Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Hood

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Lake Polk (Sammons Park)

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Birdbath Lake

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Largemouth bass

Birdbath Lake

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Largemouth bass

Bird Creek

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Spotted bass

Bird Creek

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Crevalle jack

Bird Creek

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Bird Creek

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Longear sunfish

Bird Creek

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Longear sunfish

Bird Creek

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About Fort Hood fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Fort Hood, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 13,407 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,357 catches for Bluegill, and 1,051 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Fort Hood

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 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

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5

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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

31°08′4.2″N 97°46′46.9″W
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FAQ about Fort Hood fishing

Anglers in Fort Hood, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, South Nolan Creek, Clear Creek Lake, and Birdbath Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Fort Hood, TX:
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