🐟 What fish can you catch in Temple?

Most commonly caught species around Temple , TX : Largemouth bass - 14,016 reported catches Bluegill - 1,348 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,144 reported catches Blue catfish - 857 reported catches White bass - 857 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Temple fishing reports?

The latest Temple , TX fishing reports are: @SantosAds reported a nice Bluegill at Belton Lake . @full_tank_frank reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Polk (Sammons Park) . @full_tank_frank reported a nice White crappie at Lake Polk (Sammons Park) . @mattax reported a nice Spotted bass . @mattax reported a nice Spotted bass . .

Fishing in Temple, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Temple, Texas?

Anglers in Temple , 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 Temple?

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Temple?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Temple , TX was a 11 ft / 6.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Gizmo21 at Belton Lake on April 4, 2016 .

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

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

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Temple?

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

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Top fish species in Temple

Latest Temple fishing reports

Bluegill

Belton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Polk (Sammons Park)

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Polk (Sammons Park)

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Spotted bass

length · weight

Spotted bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

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Channel catfish

Nolan Creek

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Bird Creek

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Fishing regulations in Temple

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 14th, 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

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31°06′27.4″N 97°23′21.8″W

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FAQ about Temple fishing

Anglers in Temple, 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 Temple, TX:

Largemouth bass - 14,016 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,348 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,144 reported catches
Blue catfish - 857 reported catches
White bass - 857 reported catches

The latest Temple, TX fishing reports are:

@SantosAds reported a nice Bluegill at Belton Lake.
@full_tank_frank reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Polk (Sammons Park).
@full_tank_frank reported a nice White crappie at Lake Polk (Sammons Park).
@mattax reported a nice Spotted bass.
@mattax reported a nice Spotted bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Temple, 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 Temple, TX was a 11 ft / 6.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Gizmo21 at Belton Lake on April 4, 2016.

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