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Elm Creek Reservoir

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Texas, United States

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Elm Creek Reservoir fishing reports

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Elm Creek Reservoir is a lake located in Runnels County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Blue catfish.

Location

31°56′43.7″N 99°52′10.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Elm Creek Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Elm Creek Reservoir, 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

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.

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Regulations for

31°56′43.7″N 99°52′10.9″W
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Cities nearby

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Novice

14.6 miles away

Lawn

15.0 miles away

Ballinger

15.1 miles away

Wingate

15.4 miles away

Valera

23.0 miles away

Buffalo Gap

23.4 miles away

Bronte

25.3 miles away

Blackwell

28.1 miles away

Potosi

29.5 miles away

Miles

30.2 miles away

Paint Rock

30.3 miles away

Tye

35.0 miles away

Santa Anna

35.0 miles away

Abilene

36.0 miles away

Robert Lee

36.3 miles away

Clyde

38.3 miles away

Trent

40.3 miles away

Cross Plains

43.1 miles away

Hawley

45.6 miles away

Grape Creek

47.1 miles away

San Angelo

48.7 miles away

Carlsbad

50.8 miles away

Roscoe

51.7 miles away

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FAQ about Elm Creek Reservoir fishing

Elm Creek Reservoir is a lake located in Runnels County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°56′43.7″N 99°52′10.9″W
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