Big Creek Lake

Largemouth bass is a popular fish in Big Creek. Big Creek Lake has produced a number of trophy bass including ShareLunker broodfish. Bluegill provide a good fishery. Crappie are also popular, but catches are often sporadic.

American lotus, a floating leaf species, is generally the most common aquatic plant in Big Creek. Eurasian watermilfoil is present and often dense enough to hinder navigation and fishing. Flooded timber occupies a large area and provides abundant structural habitat.

Spring is usually the most productive time to fish as largemouth bass are found in shallow water. Crank baits, spinnerbaits and soft plastics are often used. Vegetation cover in Big Creek often dictates the types of bait to use. Under conditions of dense vegetation coverage, weedless type baits and topwaters are most practical. Flipping jigs and texas-rigged worms in open pockets among thick vegetation can be productive for bass.

All species at Big Creek Lake are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.