🐟 What fish can you catch in Novice?

Most commonly caught species around Novice , TX : Largemouth bass - 1,426 reported catches Channel catfish - 337 reported catches Blue catfish - 268 reported catches Common carp - 208 reported catches Bluegill - 171 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Novice fishing reports?

The latest Novice , TX fishing reports are: @markstanley9257 reported a nice Channel catfish at Kirby Lake . @coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake . @coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake . @coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake . @oliverbuchanan reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake . .

Fishing in Novice, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Novice, Texas?

Anglers in Novice , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Coleman , Hords Creek Lake , Memory Lake , Hords Creek , Lake Scarborough .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Novice

Latest Novice fishing reports

Channel catfish

Kirby Lake

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Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

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Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

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White bass

length · weight

White crappie

Elm Creek Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

O. H. Ivie Lake

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Largemouth bass

Elm Creek Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Novice

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

31°59′13.9″N 99°37′31.1″W

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FAQ about Novice fishing

Anglers in Novice, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Coleman, Hords Creek Lake, Memory Lake, Hords Creek, and Lake Scarborough.

Most commonly caught species around Novice, TX:

Largemouth bass - 1,426 reported catches
Channel catfish - 337 reported catches
Blue catfish - 268 reported catches
Common carp - 208 reported catches
Bluegill - 171 reported catches

The latest Novice, TX fishing reports are:

@markstanley9257 reported a nice Channel catfish at Kirby Lake.
@coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake.
@coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake.
@coymoeller reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake.
@oliverbuchanan reported a nice Largemouth bass at O. H. Ivie Lake.

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