🐟 What fish can you catch in McDade?

Most commonly caught species around McDade , TX : Largemouth bass - 22,584 reported catches Bluegill - 2,330 reported catches Channel catfish - 964 reported catches Spotted bass - 643 reported catches Guadalupe bass - 603 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McDade fishing reports?

The latest McDade , TX fishing reports are: @Spike_Spiegel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hyde Park Quarry Lake . @hguzman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bright Lake . @mwig reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Commons at Rowe Lane Pond . @hguzman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bright Lake . @Spike_Spiegel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hyde Park Quarry Lake . .

Fishing in McDade, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McDade, Texas?

Anglers in McDade , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean) , Lake Bastrop , Matagorda Bay , Bastrop State Park , Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Pond .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in McDade

Latest McDade fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Largemouth bass

Bright Lake

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Largemouth bass

The Commons at Rowe Lane Pond

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Largemouth bass

Bright Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Hutto Co-op Pond

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Fishing regulations in McDade

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.

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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

30°16′54.1″N 97°14′43.1″W

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FAQ about McDade fishing

Anglers in McDade, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean), Lake Bastrop, Matagorda Bay, Bastrop State Park, and Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Pond.

Most commonly caught species around McDade, TX:

Largemouth bass - 22,584 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,330 reported catches
Channel catfish - 964 reported catches
Spotted bass - 643 reported catches
Guadalupe bass - 603 reported catches

The latest McDade, TX fishing reports are:

@Spike_Spiegel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hyde Park Quarry Lake.
@hguzman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bright Lake.
@mwig reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Commons at Rowe Lane Pond.
@hguzman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bright Lake.
@Spike_Spiegel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hyde Park Quarry Lake.

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