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Fishing in Lufkin, TX

Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Lufkin

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Black crappie
Black crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

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Bluegill

Ellen Trout Memorial Lake

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Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Stonegate Pond

20 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Ellen Trout Memorial Lake

19 in · 3 lb

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Spotted gar

Lake Nacogdoches

36 in · 6 lb

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Common carp

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Yellow bass

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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About Lufkin fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lufkin, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,255 catches for Largemouth bass, 140 catches for Black crappie, and 137 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Lufkin

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 13th, 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"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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°19′18.1″N 94°43′39.7″W
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FAQ about Lufkin fishing

Anglers in Lufkin, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Lake Kurth, Angelina River, Ellen Trout Memorial Lake, and Neches River.
Most commonly caught species around Lufkin, TX:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Lufkin, TX was a 13 ft / 7.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @steviedixon at Lake Nacogdoches on August 31, 2015.
The biggest Black crappie (by length) reported in Lufkin, TX was a 2 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @RippinLips3926 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir on December 15, 2015.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Lufkin, TX was a 8 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @PatKhieu at Sam Rayburn Reservoir on December 19, 2013.

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