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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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length · weight

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Largemouth bass

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20 in · 5 lb

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General info

Elkhart Lake is a lake located in Anderson County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Alligator gar.

Location

31°38′13.2″N 95°32′58.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Elkhart Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Elkhart 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 May 4th, 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

31°38′13.2″N 95°32′58.8″W
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Cities nearby

Elkhart

1.8 miles away

Palestine

9.9 miles away

Grapeland

10.7 miles away

Neches

16.4 miles away

Oakwood

18.0 miles away

Crockett

22.7 miles away

Rusk

26.0 miles away

Alto

28.2 miles away

Jacksonville

28.2 miles away

Cuney

28.8 miles away

Kennard

28.9 miles away

Poynor

30.7 miles away

Buffalo

32.8 miles away

Shadybrook

33.6 miles away

Coffee City

34.8 miles away

New Summerfield

34.9 miles away

Lovelady

35.7 miles away

Centerville

36.4 miles away

Wells

36.9 miles away

Fairfield

36.9 miles away

Bullard

37.6 miles away

Sunrise Shores

37.6 miles away

Jewett

39.9 miles away

Leona

41.8 miles away

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FAQ about Elkhart Lake fishing

Elkhart Lake is a lake located in Anderson County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°38′13.2″N 95°32′58.8″W
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