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Lake Whitney on the Brazos is known for striped bass and smallmouth.
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Lake Whitney 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 Lake Whitney and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Whitney, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
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Lake Whitney lake details
| Access | Lake Whitney State Park and Corps parks. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 500 ft |
| Nearest town | Whitney, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth, white bass |
| 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 | Lake Whitney State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Busy with boats on weekends. |
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 Waco, take State Highway 6 north.