🐟 What fish can you catch in Princeton?

Most commonly caught species around Princeton , TX : Largemouth bass - 56,892 reported catches Bluegill - 7,793 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,982 reported catches White crappie - 2,569 reported catches Blue catfish - 2,228 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Princeton fishing reports?

The latest Princeton , TX fishing reports are: @knight-joel reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jacksonklosterman reported a nice Black bullhead . @sirbenedictvs reported a nice Spotted gar at Mercer Lake . @sirbenedictvs reported a nice Channel catfish at Mercer Lake . @miles.potter reported a nice Green sunfish . .

Fishing in Princeton, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Princeton, Texas?

Anglers in Princeton , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lavon Lake , Soil Conservation Service Site 3b Reservoir , East Fork Trinity River , Lake Eldorado , Stonebridge Ranch Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Princeton

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Largemouth bass

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Black bullhead

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Spotted gar

Mercer Lake

24 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

Mercer Lake

22 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Green sunfish

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Redbreast sunfish

Lost Creek Ranch Pond 2

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Bright Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mercer Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lakewood Preserve Pond

14 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Princeton

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 species as of May 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Princeton fishing

Anglers in Princeton, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lavon Lake, Soil Conservation Service Site 3b Reservoir, East Fork Trinity River, Lake Eldorado, and Stonebridge Ranch Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Princeton, TX:

Largemouth bass - 56,892 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,793 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,982 reported catches
White crappie - 2,569 reported catches
Blue catfish - 2,228 reported catches

The latest Princeton, TX fishing reports are:

@knight-joel reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jacksonklosterman reported a nice Black bullhead.
@sirbenedictvs reported a nice Spotted gar at Mercer Lake.
@sirbenedictvs reported a nice Channel catfish at Mercer Lake.
@miles.potter reported a nice Green sunfish.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Princeton, 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: