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Fishing in May, TX

Texas, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These May spots deliver

Top fish species in May

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
White crappie
White crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Unnamed water

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Lake Brownwood

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Largemouth bass

Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Country Club Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Brownwood

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About May fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around May, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,084 catches for Largemouth bass, 229 catches for White crappie, and 209 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in May

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

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°58′47.3″N 98°55′28.9″W
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FAQ about May fishing

Anglers in May, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Brownwood, Jim Ned Creek, Unnamed water, Phil-Pe-Co Lake, and Sipe Springs Creek.
Most commonly caught species around May, TX:
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