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Pappy Elkins Lake

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Texas, United States

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Redbreast sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Pappy Elkins Lake is a lake located in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Bluegill.

Location

32°42′10.4″N 97°09′33.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Pappy Elkins Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Pappy Elkins 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 23rd, 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.

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32°42′10.4″N 97°09′33.5″W
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Reviews of Pappy Elkins Lake

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FAQ about Pappy Elkins Lake fishing

Pappy Elkins Lake is a lake located in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°42′10.4″N 97°09′33.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Pappy Elkins Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Pappy Elkins Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 85 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
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