Fishing Falcon Lake

AKA: Falcon International Reservoir

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Falcon Reservoir, TX

Popular Fish Species Falcon Lake, TX

Falcon Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Falcon Lake is considered an excellent bass fishing lake by locals and tournament anglers alike. It is known for a healthy population of big bass with monster stringers weighed in during bass tournaments, thanks to the Toyota ShareLunker program. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become 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.

Falcon Lake Popular Fish - Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish Fishing

To fish for catfish on Falcon Lake, most any rod and reel will work, as long as the line is strong enough. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well. For serious catfish enthusiasts, using the right equipment improves success. A medium action, to medium-heavy action rod is ideal, in the 6' to 7' range. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits on at least 10-pound line. Use sharp hooks with bait holders on the shank, or circle hooks for live bait. Falcon Lake has a decent population of channel catfish, and they are eager to bite. The typical fish are about 2 pounds, with larger ones caught frequently. Night fishing for catfish often delivers better results than daytime fishing. Fishing for channel catfish is often most productive around any kind of structure in the area. In Spring channel catfish migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin.

Falcon Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Falcon Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. A history of careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a good fishery for anglers.

Falcon Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, bluegill, tilapia, white bass and alligator gar at Falcon International Reservoir in Central Texas.

Falcon Lake, situated on the Texas-Mexico border, is a world-class fishing destination that attracts anglers from far and wide. It is renowned for its incredible largemouth bass fishing. Anglers can also target other popular species such as catfish, crappie, and sunfish. Additionally the lake has populations of tilapia and gar.

Primary fish species residing in Falcon Lake

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Falcon International Reservoir Amenities

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

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Arroyo Veleno Public Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off County Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Boat Ramp Falcon Lake State Park
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Park Road 46, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and both paved and gravel parking.