Fishing Lake L B J

AKA: LBJ Lake, Lake Lyndon B Johnson

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Lake Lyndon B Johnson, TX

Popular Fish Species Lake Lyndon B Johnson, TX

Lake Lyndon B Johnson Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Lake L B J, 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. Black crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home.

Lake Lyndon B Johnson Popular Fish - White Bass

White Bass Fishing

Numerous successful spawn years have increased the population of white bass in Lake L B J, and anglers can expect some great fishing this year. Spring is the bets time when the white bass run up the Llano River for the annual spawn migration. Careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a thriving white bass fishery here. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the one- to two-pound range. These schooling fish tend to roam around the lake looking for ideal water conditions and baitfish. Look for them to generally be in 15 to 35 feet of water, whether they are hovering around the bottom or swimming in open water. Fish finders are the best way to locate big schools of white bass. Fish near the bottom at night with live bait. In spring, once the water temperature rises into the mid sixties, they move shallow into the backs of coves and creek channels to spawn. When white bass chase schools of bait near the surface, spinners, spoons and small crank baits work well. At this time anglers can fish from shore and often do quite well. Use lures that imitate baitfish, including small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, jigs and spoons.

Lake Lyndon B Johnson Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Both weekend and tournament anglers have been catching bass in good numbers, and fish over 5 pounds are not uncommon. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass and Guadalupe bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Fishing for largemouth bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 6 pounds being caught. In Lake L B J, 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 L B J Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, longear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, white bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and longnose gar at LBJ Lake in Central Texas.

Over 30 miles of shoreline await anglers at Lake L B J with a nice array of fish species to pursue. This is a 6,500-acre reservoir in the south-central part of the state, at Marble Falls. Largemouth bass and white bass get most of the attention here, but the lake also maintains good populations of catfish, crappie, sunfish, smallmouth bass, gar, stripers and hybrid striped bass.

In February schools of white bass migrate up the river sections of the lake to spawn. Likewise, bass and crappie begin moving shallower to spawn as well. As summer warms the water, the bulk of the fish move deeper until Fall when they migrate back to shallower water. Winter tends to move most fish to deeper water around creek channels, ledges and humps. Catfish can be caught year round and sunfish are most easily caught in summer. Stripers and hybrid striped bass follow schools of bait as they too make this seasonal migration.

Primary fish species residing in Lake L B J

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Lake Lyndon B Johnson Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake LBJ Resort & Marina
Rentals: Runabouts, kayaks and pontoon boats
325 388-6363

Lake LBJ Yacht Club & Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
830 693-9172

Splash Boat Rentals
Rentals: Bow riders, kayaks and pontoon boats
325 388-5000

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bluebriar Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, east side, off W Bluebriar Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Castleshoals Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, east side, off N Shorewood Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Clear Cove Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Clear Dove Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Dove Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Dove Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Hillcrest Park Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Kingsland Community Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off Williams Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake LBJ Yacht Club & Marina Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Ridge View Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with plenty of paved parking.

McNair Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Robin Hood Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Robinhood Lane, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

Blue Lake Marina
3603 Blue Lake Dr
Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
512 784-4343

Lake LBJ Resort & Marina
667 Sandy Mountain Dr
Sunrise Beach Village, TX 78643
325 388-6363

Lake LBJ Yacht Club & Marina
200 S Wirtz Dam Rd
Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
830 693-9172