Dunlap Lake

Largemouth bass are the most popular and sought after species in the reservoir. These bass are abundant with frequent reports of large fish being boated. Spotted and smallmouth bass are also present, but in lower numbers. Although quality of crappie fishing can vary year to year, respectable catches are not uncommon in the cooler months.

Habitat in Lake Dunlap consists primarily of boat docks, piers, bulkheads, overhanging brush, and floating-leaf vegetation. Submerged trees, stumps, and brush can be found throughout the reservoir, providing excellent ambush and resting cover for most game fish species. The upper portion of the lake contains rock and gravel within the river channel, while the lower portion consist more of steep banks with a mud/clay substrate.

Largemouth bass fishermen are most successful on Lake Dunlap during the spring, fall, and winter months. Spawning period is late February to mid-April. Popular baits include spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, rattletraps, crankbaits, and soft-plastic worm or creature baits. Topwaters such as buzzbaits, Zara Spooks and Pop-R s presented very early or late in the day near cover such as lily pads or blowdowns are very popular and can be productive throughout the day if cloud cover is present. Flipping jigs, tubes, or creature baits is another proven technique when worked in and around vegetation and boat docks.

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