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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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General info

Shaw Lake is a lake located in Lee County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

30°22′22.9″N 97°01′8.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Shaw 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 1st, 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

30°22′22.9″N 97°01′8.4″W
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Cities nearby

Lexington

2.9 miles away

Dime Box

11.7 miles away

Paige

12.6 miles away

Giddings

14.2 miles away

McDade

14.9 miles away

Deanville

16.1 miles away

Thorndale

20.1 miles away

Caldwell

21.9 miles away

Elgin

22.0 miles away

Thrall

22.3 miles away

Coupland

23.3 miles away

Carmine

25.0 miles away

Milano

25.0 miles away

Bastrop

25.7 miles away

Smithville

26.4 miles away

Beaver Creek

27.7 miles away

Taylor

27.8 miles away

Somerville

29.1 miles away

Manor

30.1 miles away

Tunis

31.5 miles away

Cameron

33.8 miles away

Snook

33.9 miles away

Granger

34.6 miles away

Buckholts

35.2 miles away

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FAQ about Shaw Lake fishing

Shaw Lake is a lake located in Lee County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°22′22.9″N 97°01′8.4″W
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