TPWD weekly fishing reports are temporarily paused. All other data is updating daily.
Fish Species at Mineral Wells Lake
Largemouth Bass
Good
White Crappie
Excellent
Sunfish
Excellent
Channel Catfish
Species data sourced from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Mineral Wells Lake Fishing Guide
Angling Opportunities
Mineral Wells Lake is a 440-acre reservoir offering fishing for Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie and more. Spring and fall are peak seasons across all species.
Cover & Structure
TPWD installed "crappie condos" in 2015 with funding from the largemouth bass conservation license plate. These structures can be found near the fishing piers. Anglers may also find submerged brush piles along the dam, isolated submerged brush piles, water willow and submerged boulders along the shoreline, and some standing timber in the upper end.
Tips & Tactics
Fish the edge of the water willow and dam with spinner baits in the spring for largemouth bass. Later on in the summer and into fall go to worms and crankbaits for bass. Crappie fishing is best in the winter and early spring. In the winter they are deep in schools near cover. In the spring they move into the shallow shoreline to spawn.
Fishing Regulations
Mineral Wells Lake has special regulations. See the regulations for Mineral Wells Lake. 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 Prairies & Lakes
Map & Directions
Lake Information
Region: Prairies & Lakes
USGS Site: 08090700
Data Sources
Fishing Reports
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Lake Details
TPWD Inland Fisheries
Water Levels
USGS Water Services
Weather
Open-Meteo
Maps
Mapbox