🐟 What fish can you catch in Van?

Most commonly caught species around Van , TX : Largemouth bass - 9,614 reported catches Channel catfish - 865 reported catches Bluegill - 708 reported catches Black crappie - 691 reported catches White crappie - 598 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Van fishing reports?

The latest Van , TX fishing reports are: @iii.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise . @ShipMeAPound reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Palestine . @iii.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise . @JoshC4200 reported a nice Channel catfish at Farmer Lake . @JoshC4200 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Farmer Lake . .

Fishing in Van, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Van, Texas?

Anglers in Van , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sabine River , Lake Holbrook , Mill Creek Reservoir , Unnamed water , Harris Chapel Lake .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Van

Latest Van fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

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Channel catfish

Lake Palestine

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Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

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Channel catfish

Farmer Lake

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Largemouth bass

Farmer Lake

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Bluegill

Farmer Lake

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Largemouth bass

Edgewood City Lake

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Largemouth bass

Edgewood City Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Tyler State Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Van

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 16th, 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

32°31′27.1″N 95°38′14.3″W

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FAQ about Van fishing

Anglers in Van, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sabine River, Lake Holbrook, Mill Creek Reservoir, Unnamed water, and Harris Chapel Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Van, TX:

Largemouth bass - 9,614 reported catches
Channel catfish - 865 reported catches
Bluegill - 708 reported catches
Black crappie - 691 reported catches
White crappie - 598 reported catches

The latest Van, TX fishing reports are:

@iii.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise.
@ShipMeAPound reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Palestine.
@iii.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise.
@JoshC4200 reported a nice Channel catfish at Farmer Lake.
@JoshC4200 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Farmer Lake.

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