Top fish species at Catclaw Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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19 in · 3 lb

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21 in · 3 lb

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18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 3 lb 1 oz

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General info

Catclaw Lake is a lake located in Taylor County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

32°24′35.4″N 99°47′6.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Catclaw Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Catclaw Lake, TX

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 23rd, 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

Aggregate

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

32°24′35.4″N 99°47′6.4″W
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Cities nearby

Abilene

4.1 miles away

Tye

5.6 miles away

Potosi

7.8 miles away

Buffalo Gap

9.2 miles away

Hawley

13.5 miles away

Clyde

16.4 miles away

Lawn

19.0 miles away

Trent

20.4 miles away

Anson

24.7 miles away

Lueders

28.6 miles away

Novice

30.7 miles away

Wingate

31.3 miles away

Winters

32.4 miles away

Putnam

34.5 miles away

Albany

36.0 miles away

Moran

37.3 miles away

Blackwell

38.4 miles away

Hamlin

38.8 miles away

Cross Plains

41.1 miles away

Roscoe

43.6 miles away

Cisco

47.0 miles away

Ballinger

47.4 miles away

Valera

47.4 miles away

Haskell

51.9 miles away

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FAQ about Catclaw Lake fishing

Catclaw Lake is a lake located in Taylor County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°24′35.4″N 99°47′6.4″W
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