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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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General info

Benton Lake is a lake located in Harrison County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Black crappie.

Location

32°43′19.6″N 94°14′9.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Benton 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

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

32°43′19.6″N 94°14′9.5″W
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Cities nearby

Uncertain

6.4 miles away

Jefferson

7.3 miles away

Marshall

14.4 miles away

Nesbitt

15.3 miles away

Pine Harbor

15.7 miles away

Mooringsport

16.2 miles away

Vivian

17.8 miles away

McLeod

18.0 miles away

Waskom

19.7 miles away

Linden

21.3 miles away

Avinger

22.1 miles away

Blanchard

22.1 miles away

Belcher

23.3 miles away

Hosston

23.5 miles away

Gilliam

24.0 miles away

Hallsville

24.7 miles away

Greenwood

25.3 miles away

Ida

27.6 miles away

Benton

28.9 miles away

Queen City

30.0 miles away

Shreveport

31.2 miles away

Plain Dealing

33.7 miles away

Bossier City

35.9 miles away

Eastwood

40.7 miles away

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FAQ about Benton Lake fishing

Benton Lake is a lake located in Harrison County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°43′19.6″N 94°14′9.5″W
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