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Espantosa Lake

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Texas, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Rio Grande cichlid

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Channel catfish

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General info

Espantosa Lake is a lake located in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Zavala County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

28°37′6″N 99°49′19.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Espantosa Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Espantosa 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 22nd, 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

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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

28°37′6″N 99°49′19.8″W
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FAQ about Espantosa Lake fishing

Espantosa Lake is a lake located in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Zavala County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
28°37′6″N 99°49′19.8″W
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