Top fish species at McCloud Hood Reservoir

Spotted bass
Spotted bass
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General info

McCloud Hood Reservoir is a lake located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass.

Location

26°15′14″N 97°37′0.9″W
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Fishing regulations at McCloud Hood Reservoir, 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 Spotted bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5

No minimum size limit.

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.

Very good

Micropterus punctulatus

Regulations for

26°15′14″N 97°37′0.9″W
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FAQ about McCloud Hood Reservoir fishing

McCloud Hood Reservoir is a lake located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°15′14″N 97°37′0.9″W
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