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Mathews Lake

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Texas, United States

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General info

Mathews Lake is a lake located in Walker County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, White bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

30°44′1.7″N 95°32′3.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Mathews 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 Blue catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

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25
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
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Ictalurus furcatus

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30°44′1.7″N 95°32′3.2″W
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FAQ about Mathews Lake fishing

Mathews Lake is a lake located in Walker County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°44′1.7″N 95°32′3.2″W
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