🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville , TX : Largemouth bass - 6,530 reported catches Bluegill - 919 reported catches Channel catfish - 780 reported catches Striped bass - 736 reported catches White crappie - 655 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesville fishing reports?

The latest Gainesville , TX fishing reports are: @A-T reported a nice White crappie at Twin Lakes Number 1 . @ianmcgregor reported a nice Blue catfish at Ray Roberts Lake . @ianmcgregor reported a nice Blue catfish at Ray Roberts Lake . @gabrialvillalpando reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrow Brooke . @jared.mcclure reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodland Park . .

Fishing in Gainesville, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesville, Texas?

Anglers in Gainesville , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Elm Fork Trinity River , Ray Roberts Lake , Red River , Lake Kiowa , Hubert M Moss Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Gainesville

Latest Gainesville fishing reports

White crappie

Twin Lakes Number 1

7 in · 3 oz

Blue catfish

Ray Roberts Lake

23 in · 5 lb

Blue catfish

Ray Roberts Lake

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Largemouth bass

Arrow Brooke

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Largemouth bass

Woodland Park

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Fishing regulations in Gainesville

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 3rd, 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

33°38′20.8″N 97°08′55.7″W

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FAQ about Gainesville fishing

Anglers in Gainesville, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Elm Fork Trinity River, Ray Roberts Lake, Red River, Lake Kiowa, and Hubert M Moss Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesville, TX:

Largemouth bass - 6,530 reported catches
Bluegill - 919 reported catches
Channel catfish - 780 reported catches
Striped bass - 736 reported catches
White crappie - 655 reported catches

The latest Gainesville, TX fishing reports are:

@A-T reported a nice White crappie at Twin Lakes Number 1.
@ianmcgregor reported a nice Blue catfish at Ray Roberts Lake.
@ianmcgregor reported a nice Blue catfish at Ray Roberts Lake.
@gabrialvillalpando reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrow Brooke.
@jared.mcclure reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodland Park.

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