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Fishing in Runaway Bay, TX

Texas, United States

Best fishing spots in Runaway Bay, TX

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Top fish species in Runaway Bay

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

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

Lake Weatherford

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Lake Weatherford

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Lake Weatherford

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Bluegill

Dogwood Street Pond

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Largemouth bass

Dogwood Street Pond

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Largemouth bass

San Simeon Pond

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Largemouth bass

San Simeon Pond

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Yellow bullhead

Ash Creek

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Largemouth bass

San Simeon Pond

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About Runaway Bay fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Runaway Bay, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,599 catches for Largemouth bass, 785 catches for Channel catfish, and 621 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Runaway Bay

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 17th, 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

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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

33°10′38.6″N 97°52′15.2″W
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FAQ about Runaway Bay fishing

Anglers in Runaway Bay, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Bridgeport, West Fork Trinity River, and Lost Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Runaway Bay, TX:
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