🐟 What fish can you catch in Franklin?

Most commonly caught species around Franklin , TX : Largemouth bass - 4,340 reported catches Channel catfish - 561 reported catches Bluegill - 433 reported catches Blue catfish - 137 reported catches Rainbow trout - 99 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Franklin fishing reports?

The latest Franklin , TX fishing reports are: @hasanmdniaz reported a nice Channel catfish at George Bush Presidential Library Lake . @hasanmdniaz reported a nice Channel catfish at George Bush Presidential Library Lake . @JacobBentley58 reported a nice Green sunfish at Wolf Pen Creek Park . @danielfisher9668 reported a nice Blue catfish . @JacobBentley58 reported a nice Common carp at Wolf Pen Creek Park . .

Fishing in Franklin, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Franklin, Texas?

Anglers in Franklin , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Brazos River , Franklin Lake , Little Brazos River , Navasota River , Little River .

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

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Top fish species in Franklin

Latest Franklin fishing reports

Channel catfish

George Bush Presidential Library Lake

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Channel catfish

George Bush Presidential Library Lake

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Green sunfish

Wolf Pen Creek Park

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Blue catfish

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Common carp

Wolf Pen Creek Park

length · weight

Green sunfish

George Bush Presidential Library Lake

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

George Bush Presidential Library Lake

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Channel catfish

George Bush Presidential Library Lake

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Green sunfish

Wolf Pen Creek Park

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Pen Creek Park

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Fishing regulations in Franklin

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 16th, 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

31°01′30″N 96°29′15.4″W

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FAQ about Franklin fishing

Anglers in Franklin, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Brazos River, Franklin Lake, Little Brazos River, Navasota River, and Little River.

Most commonly caught species around Franklin, TX:

Largemouth bass - 4,340 reported catches
Channel catfish - 561 reported catches
Bluegill - 433 reported catches
Blue catfish - 137 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 99 reported catches

The latest Franklin, TX fishing reports are:

@hasanmdniaz reported a nice Channel catfish at George Bush Presidential Library Lake.
@hasanmdniaz reported a nice Channel catfish at George Bush Presidential Library Lake.
@JacobBentley58 reported a nice Green sunfish at Wolf Pen Creek Park.
@danielfisher9668 reported a nice Blue catfish.
@JacobBentley58 reported a nice Common carp at Wolf Pen Creek Park.

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