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Jacksonville Lake

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Texas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Bluegill

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Spotted bass

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General info

Jacksonville Lake is a lake located in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

31°55′14.4″N 95°17′25.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Jacksonville Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Jacksonville 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"

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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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31°55′14.4″N 95°17′25.9″W
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15.6 miles away

Troup

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Coffee City

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Poynor

20.8 miles away

Whitehouse

21.2 miles away

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22.7 miles away

Noonday

23.2 miles away

Palestine

23.9 miles away

Arp

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Elkhart

26.4 miles away

New Chapel Hill

27.2 miles away

Cushing

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Tyler

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Chandler

28.8 miles away

New London

32.0 miles away

Brownsboro

32.2 miles away

Henderson

33.3 miles away

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FAQ about Jacksonville Lake fishing

Jacksonville Lake is a lake located in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°55′14.4″N 95°17′25.9″W
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