Corpus Christi Lake

Largemouth bass are abundant with frequent reports of fish reaching 5 pounds and over being boated. Blue catfish are the most abundant catfish species although flathead and channel catfish also provide excellent fisheries. White bass provide excellent fishing opportunities in the Nueces River channel during the cooler months and in the main reservoir during summer. Crappie fishing has been improving and respectable catches are not uncommon in the spring.

Lake Corpus Christi has varied types of habitat which include some steep rocky banks, flooded timber, shallow brushy flats, and creek channels. Water in the lower portion of the reservoir remains stained to partly clear throughout the year, while the upper portion of the Nueces River channel is typically stained. In addition to the cover provided by submerged timber and brush, small stands of native emergent aquatic vegetation provide some game fish habitat while dense stands of water hyacinth provide moderate habitat in most areas of the reservoir, particularly the upper half.

Catfish fishermen can find channel, blue and flathead catfish throughout the reservoir. Although many catfish fishermen prefer deeper water, catfish are often found in relatively shallow areas (8 feet or less) of flooded terrestrial vegetation. Cheesebait and cutbait produce impressive stringers of blue catfish, while the larger flathead and blue catfish seem to prefer live bluegill and shad. Experienced flathead fishermen concentrate on creek channels and the main Nueces River channel. Trotlines and juglines account for many of the larger catfish caught every year at Lake Corpus Christi.

All species at Corpus Christi Lake are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.