Fishing Lake Alan Henry

AKA: Alan Henry Lake

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Alan Henry Reservoir, TX

Popular Fish Species Lake Alan Henry, TX

Lake Alan Henry Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being weighed in. Lake Alan Henry is a popular bass fishing tournament lake with annual events held by local and state fishing organizations. Both weekend and tournament anglers are catching bass in good numbers. A history of careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. In Lake Alan Henry, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Lake Alan Henry Popular Fish - Spotted Bass

Spotted Bass Fishing

Spotted bass, found in good numbers throughout the lake, are often found in small schools on steep banks, around rocky or sandy shorelines, points and ledges. They often prefer hanging out in slightly deeper water than largemouths. Here at Lake Alan Henry, they are a favorite of many local anglers, as they are plentiful and put up a good tussle when hooked. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, small sunfish and small bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use drop-shot worms and jigs. Throughout winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.

Lake Alan Henry Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of white crappie, in the two-pound range, reside in Lake Alan Henry, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white crappie and bluegill at Lake Alan Henry in West Texas.

Known for lunker largemouth bass, Lake Alan Henry is a 2,900-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Justiceburg TX. The lake also has spotted bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish. With access roads surrounding much of the lake, access to the shoreline for bank fishing simply requires a short walk/hike. Steep banks do hinder access to some sections of the 56 miles of shoreline, but the fishing is often worth the walk to the accessible areas.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Alan Henry

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Lake Alan Henry Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Lake Alan Henry Boat Rental
Rentals: Bass buggies and pontoon boats
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Allen Henry Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off North Ridge Drive, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lake Alan Henry Dam Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, at the north end of the Lake Alan Henry Dam, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Oak Canyon Estates Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Oak Canyon Estates Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Sam Wahl Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, in the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.