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Fishing in Marlin, TX

Texas, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Marlin spots deliver

Top fish species in Marlin

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
White bass
White bass

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Greengill hybrid

Lake Waco

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White bass

Lake Waco

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White bass

Lake Waco

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Placid Circle Lake

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Blue catfish

Lake Waco

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Rosenfeld Lake

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Largemouth bass

Baylor Basin

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Largemouth bass

Placid Circle Lake

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Green sunfish

Placid Circle Lake

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Green sunfish

Placid Circle Lake

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About Marlin fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Marlin, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,828 catches for Largemouth bass, 595 catches for Channel catfish, and 540 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Marlin

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

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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°18′30.6″N 96°53′36.2″W
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FAQ about Marlin fishing

Anglers in Marlin, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Brazos River, Castleman Creek, Rosenfeld Lake, Little Brazos River, and New City Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Marlin, TX:
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