Striped Bass Fishing in Texas
Top 3 lakes ranked by stocking volume
Texas stocks striped bass in 3 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Striped Bass
Land-locked stripers in southern reservoirs (Lanier, Texoma, Cumberland) grow huge — 30+ pound fish are realistic. Match their forage and fish where you see baitfish.
Best seasons: spring, fall. Active water-temp range: 55–70°F.
Productive techniques
- live shad under a balloon
- topwater plugs at dawn
- trolling deep-diving crankbaits
Top Striped Bass lakes in Texas
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Buchanan | Burnet | 22,335 | 145,159 |
| 2 | Lake Texoma | Grayson | 89,000 | 28,655 |
| 3 | Lake Conroe | Montgomery | 21,000 | 18,268 |
Gear for Striped Bass
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Heavy 7' striper rod
- reel: Heavy baitcasting reel
- lure: Topwater pencil poppers
- bait: Live shad rigs
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