Medina Lake

Largemouth bass are always a favorite of many anglers. Smallmouth bass can be found around rocky outcrops. The hybrid striped bass population is currently very good in the reservoir, with many keeper-sized fish ready to strike. Quality white bass are present in small numbers and can be caught using small spoons or shad imitating jigs off open water points.

Medina Lake spans approximately 5,426 acres with depths reaching 152 feet near the dam. Key structural features include main lake points, submerged creek channels, shoreline timber, and riprap along the dam — all reliable spots to locate fish year-round. Sparse.

For largemouth bass, try fishing deep drop-offs near points in the warmer months using jigs or shad imitating lures. Smallmouth bass can be found around rocky outcrops using crawfish-colored crankbaits and jigs. Hybrid striped bass have been concentrating around open water points and humps and in deep water near the dam. Troll spoons or rattle traps in deep water with down-riggers or use chicken liver for bait. White bass can be caught using small spoons or shad imitating jigs off open water points.

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