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Inks Lake is a small, clear Highland Lakes lake with a state park, bass and sunfish, and winter trout stocking.
Looking for the latest Inks Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Inks Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Inks Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Inks Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Inks Lake and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Inks Lake, bring: Popper #8-10, Woolly Bugger #8-10, Clouser Minnow #6-8, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Inks Lake lake details
| Access | Inks Lake State Park. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 500 ft |
| Nearest town | Burnet, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Bass, sunfish, catfish, stocked trout in winter |
| Regulations | Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Inks Lake State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Great for families and kayaks. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Burnet, take State Highway 29 west and Park Road 4.