🐟 What fish can you catch in Gatesville?

Most commonly caught species around Gatesville , TX : Largemouth bass - 12,318 reported catches Bluegill - 1,227 reported catches Channel catfish - 997 reported catches Blue catfish - 757 reported catches White bass - 725 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gatesville fishing reports?

The latest Gatesville , TX fishing reports are: @SantosAds reported a nice Bluegill at Belton Lake . @remmington reported a nice Channel catfish at Nolan Creek . @Joel117 reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Clear Creek Lake . @carterstroker reported a nice Freshwater drum at Belton Lake . @carterstroker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Belton Lake . .

Fishing in Gatesville, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gatesville, Texas?

Anglers in Gatesville , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Unknown , Leon River , Giant Floater Lake , Unknown , Gatesville Country Club Pond .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Gatesville?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Gatesville , TX was a 8 ft / 500.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gvack at Belton Lake on October 10, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Gatesville

Latest Gatesville fishing reports

Bluegill

Belton Lake

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Channel catfish

Nolan Creek

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Greengill hybrid

Clear Creek Lake

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Freshwater drum

Belton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belton Lake

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Black crappie

Belton Lake

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Longear sunfish

Nolan Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Belton Lake

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Fishing regulations in Gatesville

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 May 14th, 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°26′30.8″N 97°44′6.4″W

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FAQ about Gatesville fishing

Anglers in Gatesville, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Unknown, Leon River, Giant Floater Lake, Unknown, and Gatesville Country Club Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Gatesville, TX:

Largemouth bass - 12,318 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,227 reported catches
Channel catfish - 997 reported catches
Blue catfish - 757 reported catches
White bass - 725 reported catches

The latest Gatesville, TX fishing reports are:

@SantosAds reported a nice Bluegill at Belton Lake.
@remmington reported a nice Channel catfish at Nolan Creek.
@Joel117 reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Clear Creek Lake.
@carterstroker reported a nice Freshwater drum at Belton Lake.
@carterstroker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Belton Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gatesville, TX. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Gatesville, TX was a 11 ft / 6.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Gizmo21 at Belton Lake on April 4, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Gatesville, TX was a 8 ft / 500.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gvack at Belton Lake on October 10, 2020.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Gatesville, TX was a 6 ft / 3.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @sschraeder8177 at Belton Lake on July 8, 2018.