Lake McClellan

McClellan Reservoir has been severely affected by drought and has gone dry three times since 2000. The reservoir has refilled to approximately 1/2 capacity and has been restocked to begin rebuilding the population.

This reservoir has limited cover and structure. The bottom is primarily sandy clay with some areas of gravel. The upper reservoir has some larger areas of aquatic vegetation.

Largemouth bass fishing at Lake McClellan peaks during spring pre-spawn when fish move to shallow flats and points — work Texas-rigged soft plastics, lipless crankbaits, and spinnerbaits for best results. Catfish are productive year-round; cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared stink bait fished on the bottom near structure produces steady action from spring through fall. Target crappie around any available timber or brush piles with small jigs or live minnows — late winter and early spring are prime when fish move shallow to spawn.

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