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Fish Species at Lake Aquilla
Largemouth Bass
White Crappie
Channel Catfish
White Bass
Blue Catfish
Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Aquilla Fishing Guide
Angling Opportunities
Lake Aquilla supports a diverse fishery including Largemouth Bass (fair), Catfish (good), Crappie (good), White Bass (fair).
Cover & Structure
Both the Hackberry and Aquilla Creek arms are loaded with standing timber and brush, but they are shallow in most areas and provide little fish habitat. TPWD has installed fish habitat at strategic points around Aquilla Lake. Limited amounts of pondweed and water willow.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass fishing can be good on Aquilla. The combination of stained water, localized cover, and light fishing pressure means there are some big bass to catch but you have to work for them. Fish spinner baits, jig and pork combos, and plastic worms in and around cover. Tree lines, fencerows, and creek channels are good places to start. Crappie are usually found on submerged brush piles and large isolated trees.
Fishing Regulations
All species at Lake Aquilla are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.
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Water Level History
| Date | Elevation | 24hr Change | % Full | Inflow | Outflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | 536.65 ft | -0.01 | 94.0% | -- | 5 |
| Apr 15 | 536.66 ft | +0.02 | 94.1% | -- | 5 |
| Apr 14 | 536.65 ft | +0.01 | 94.0% | 41 | 5 |
Data source: US Army Corps of Engineers
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