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Fishing regulations at Balmorhea Lake, TX
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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 May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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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FAQ about Balmorhea Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 49 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Ac.garcia reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Ac.garcia reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Ac.garcia reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @dzb22 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Alarcon84 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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