Striker Creek Reservoir

The black bass and channel catfish fisheries are the most popular at Striker Reservoir. Crappie are also present and provide a fair fishery. Bluegill and redear sunfish are present in high numbers and provide good fishing, especially for youth or inexperienced anglers.

Habitat in Striker Reservoir consists of standing timber, boat docks, and lily pads. Game fish are typically found around brush, points, boat docks, and creek channels. Minor amounts of emergent and floating native vegetation.

fishermen catch largemouth and spotted bass year-round at Striker Reservoir. Due to the turbid conditions, fish stay in relatively shallow water. A variety of baits and techniques including spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and plastics catch bass at Striker. Channel catfish are typically caught with stinkbait or liver fished around areas baited with soured grain or dog food. Sunfish, especially bluegill and redear sunfish, can be caught year-round and provide fast action, especially during the late spring or summer when fish are on their spawning beds.

All species at Striker Creek Reservoir are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.