🐟 What fish can you catch in Shepherd?

Most commonly caught species around Shepherd , TX : Largemouth bass - 4,440 reported catches Blue catfish - 518 reported catches Channel catfish - 484 reported catches White bass - 362 reported catches Bluegill - 343 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shepherd fishing reports?

The latest Shepherd , TX fishing reports are: @rydercook9812 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @the_texas_bass_hunter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Unnamed water . @99fishing reported a nice White crappie at Valley Ranch Mud 1 . @Chango23_ reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Chango23_ reported a nice Channel catfish . .

Fishing in Shepherd, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shepherd, Texas?

Anglers in Shepherd , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Livingston , Trinity River , Unnamed water , Chain O'Lakes , Double Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shepherd , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Blue catfish caught in Shepherd?

The biggest Blue catfish (by length) reported in Shepherd , TX was a 13 ft / 25.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @eric-skaggs-756 at Lake Livingston on April 20, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Shepherd

Latest Shepherd fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Unnamed water

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White crappie

Valley Ranch Mud 1

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

Valley Ranch Mud 1

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White crappie

Little Buck Pond

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Largemouth bass

The Commons of Lake Houston

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Mirror Lake Park

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Shepherd

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

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14"

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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°29′27.6″N 95°00′7.6″W

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FAQ about Shepherd fishing

Anglers in Shepherd, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Livingston, Trinity River, Unnamed water, Chain O'Lakes, and Double Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Shepherd, TX:

Largemouth bass - 4,440 reported catches
Blue catfish - 518 reported catches
Channel catfish - 484 reported catches
White bass - 362 reported catches
Bluegill - 343 reported catches

The latest Shepherd, TX fishing reports are:

@rydercook9812 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@the_texas_bass_hunter reported a nice Largemouth bass at Unnamed water.
@99fishing reported a nice White crappie at Valley Ranch Mud 1.
@Chango23_ reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Chango23_ reported a nice Channel catfish.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shepherd, 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 Shepherd, TX was a 5 ft / 30 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmathis6710 at Panorama Lake on July 10, 2017.

The biggest Blue catfish (by length) reported in Shepherd, TX was a 13 ft / 25.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @eric-skaggs-756 at Lake Livingston on April 20, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Shepherd, TX was a 8 ft / 3.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jerryard at Lake Livingston on June 7, 2015.