🐟 What fish can you catch in Pendleton?

Most commonly caught species around Pendleton , TX : Largemouth bass - 14,892 reported catches Bluegill - 1,585 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,299 reported catches Blue catfish - 943 reported catches White bass - 942 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pendleton fishing reports?

The latest Pendleton , TX fishing reports are: @Breamchaser reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Waco . @Breamchaser reported a nice White bass at Lake Waco . @Breamchaser reported a nice White bass at Lake Waco . @Breamchaser reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Waco . @Breamchaser reported a nice White crappie at Lake Waco . .

Fishing in Pendleton, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pendleton, Texas?

Anglers in Pendleton , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Belton Lake , Stillhouse Hollow Lake , Leon River , Lake Polk (Sammons Park) , Veterans Administration Lake .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Pendleton?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Pendleton , TX was a 8 ft / 500.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gvack at Belton Lake on October 10, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Pendleton

Latest Pendleton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

White bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

White bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Waco

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Waco

length · weight

White bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

White bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Waco

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Belton Lake

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Channel catfish

Lake Waco

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Pendleton

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 7th, 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°11′43.1″N 97°20′12.5″W

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FAQ about Pendleton fishing

Anglers in Pendleton, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Leon River, Lake Polk (Sammons Park), and Veterans Administration Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Pendleton, TX:

Largemouth bass - 14,892 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,585 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,299 reported catches
Blue catfish - 943 reported catches
White bass - 942 reported catches

The latest Pendleton, TX fishing reports are:

@Breamchaser reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Waco.
@Breamchaser reported a nice White bass at Lake Waco.
@Breamchaser reported a nice White bass at Lake Waco.
@Breamchaser reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Waco.
@Breamchaser reported a nice White crappie at Lake Waco.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pendleton, TX. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Pendleton, TX was a 12 ft / 7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @BobKrueger at Lake Waco on March 9, 2014.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Pendleton, TX was a 8 ft / 500.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @gvack at Belton Lake on October 10, 2020.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Pendleton, TX was a 6 ft / 3.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @sschraeder8177 at Belton Lake on July 8, 2018.