Army Corps reservoir

Lake Whitney

Bosque & Hill Counties, Texas

A large Corps of Engineers lake on the Brazos and Nolan rivers, about 30 miles northwest of Waco. It is known as one of the best striped bass lakes in Texas, with strong white bass and catfish fishing too.

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Current air temperature at Lake Whitney (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area23,500 acres

Max depth108 ft

Shoreline225 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Striped Bass●●●●●

Best March through May. Fish move to deeper, cooler water in summer and hold along channels in winter. Live bait, slabs and spoons.

White Bass●●●●○

Spawning runs up the Brazos and Nolan rivers March through May, then good in the main lake April through November.

Blue Catfish●●●●○

Trophy blues bite December through March, and fish over 40 lb are possible. Channel and flathead catfish are best April through June.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Spring is best in 2 to 15 ft around rock and timber. Summer fish sit deeper, around 10 to 20 ft.

Crappie●●●○○

Spawn March and April in 3 to 15 ft. Best in the middle and upper lake after the spawn.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Improving after stockings. Try rocky banks in the middle and lower lake.

Boat launches

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

McCown Valley ParkFee
USACE park with a large three-lane ramp. $3/day launch feeDirections ↗
Lofers Bend EastFee
USACE park with two ramps. $5/day launch feeDirections ↗
Cedron Creek ParkFee
USACE park with a double-lane ramp. $5/day launch feeDirections ↗
Steele Creek ParkFree
USACE park with two ramps. FreeDirections ↗
Walling Bend ParkFree
USACE park with two double-lane ramps. FreeDirections ↗
Cedar Creek ParkFree
USACE park with a double-lane ramp. FreeDirections ↗
Ham Creek ParkRamp
Lease park run by Marinas International. Ramp, courtesy dock, fishing dockDirections ↗
Lake Whitney State ParkFee
Texas State Parks. Boat ramps, camping, swimming. Park entry feeDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Whitney 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

Golden alga blooms can kill fish here. Check TPWD bloom status before a trip.
Kimball Bend ramp has been closed for Highway 174 bridge work and Plowman Creek Park was closed for maintenance. Check USACE status first.
A $40 USACE annual day use pass covers launch fees at Corps parks that charge them.

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