Belton Lake
TPWD lists Belton Lake at 12,385 acres with a maximum depth of 124 feet in Bell and Coryell Counties. Smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass and catfish are among the featured species.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Best late February through April
Smallmouth Bass
Dam to Cedar Creek area; early spring and late fall
White Bass
Run up the Leon River March-May
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass introduced 1977; rated excellent
Crappie
White crappie shallow late Feb to mid-May
Channel Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Blue Catfish
Release fish over 10 lbs (spawning population)
Bluegill
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public access facilitiesPublicTPWD page links to its Public Access Facilities list; ramp closures are posted by USACE.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Belton Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Belton Lake ↗Local tips
- Smallmouth are mostly between the dam and the Cedar Creek area at mid-lake.
- Zebra mussels are present: clean, drain and dry boat and gear.
- Release blue catfish over 10 pounds.
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