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Lake Granbury

, Texas

Lake Granbury is an 8,310-acre Brazos River reservoir at Granbury, impounded in 1969, with a maximum depth of 75 feet. TPWD rates largemouth bass, catfish, white and striped bass and sunfish as good.

N5 mi
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Surface area8,310 acres
Max depth75 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Good; excellent around the 1000-plus boat docks and piers

White Bass●●●○○

Good; best in spring in the river above the lake

Striped Bass●●●○○

Good; can be very good

Crappie●●○○○

Fair; live minnows

Boat launches

6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Thorp Spring ParkPublic
    Ramp accommodates all boat types; no fee; Brazos River Authority (817) 573-3212Directions ↗
  • Hunter ParkPublic
    Boat ramp and fishing pier; no fee; Brazos River AuthorityDirections ↗
  • Granbury City ParkPublic
    Boat ramp and swimming area; no fee; City of Granbury (817) 573-5548Directions ↗
  • Rough Creek ParkPublic
    Ramp accommodates all boat types; no fee; Brazos River AuthorityDirections ↗
  • De Cordova BendPublic
    Boat ramp, fishing pier and tailrace access near the dam; no feeDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Granbury are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Work the boat docks and piers for largemouth bass.
  • Fish the river above the lake for white bass in spring.
  • Use live minnows for crappie.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.