TPWD weekly fishing reports are temporarily paused. All other data is updating daily.
Fish Species at Calaveras Lake
Largemouth Bass
Fair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Excellent
Red Drum
Excellent
Channel Catfish
Striped Bass
Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Calaveras Lake Fishing Guide
Angling Opportunities
Channel catfish are the most sought-after species followed by hybrid striped bass, red drum and largemouth bass.
Cover & Structure
The main cover is provided by cattails and bulrush along the shoreline. Structure includes rock rip-rap along dam, intake canal and other stretches of shoreline. Cattails and bulrushes.
Tips & Tactics
The peak fishing period for channel catfish is March through May, although they are harvested year round. Best baits include stinkbaits, tilapia, chicken liver and shad. March through August are great months to catch the red drum. Crawfish and tilapia are very good natural baits, while good artificials include gold and silver spoons and rattletraps. The extended period of January thru August is a good time to catch hybrid striped bass with the peak occurring March thru May.
Fishing Regulations
Calaveras Lake has a special regulation on red drum. See bag and size limits. Check current TPWD regulations before your trip.
Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
More Lakes in South Texas Plains
Map & Directions
Lake Information
Region: South Texas Plains
Data Sources
Fishing Reports
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Details
TPWD Inland Fisheries
Water Levels
USGS Water Services
Weather
Open-Meteo
Maps
Mapbox