Fishing Proctor Lake

AKA: Proctor Reservoir

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Proctor Lake, TX

Popular Fish Species Proctor Lake, TX

Proctor Lake Popular Fish - Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing

Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Proctor Lake, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.

White Bass Fishing

White bass are aggressive, hard-fighting and just plain fun to catch. Numerous successful spawn years have increased the population of white bass in Proctor Lake, and anglers can expect some great fishing this year. 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.

Proctor Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Proctor Lake is considered a good bass fishing lake by locals and tournament anglers alike. While fishing success can vary day to day, overall it's a good bass lake. 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.

Proctor Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, longear sunfish, white bass, hybrid striped bass and spotted gar at Proctor Lake in Central Texas.

Considered a recreation paradise, Proctor Lake is a 4,500-acre lake in the central part of Texas. The 38 miles of shoreline offer anglers options for catching the many species of fish which reside here. Bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish, white bass, hybrid stripers and gar are scattered throughout the lake.

During spring and fall the majority of the fish are shallow, retreating to deeper water in summer and winter. Often the key to locating fish is in finding where the schools of baitfish are hanging out. Chances are the fish will be near the food supply. The upper end of the lake has cover in shallow water plus standing timber which draws crappie and other sunfish. Fishing from shore is open to anglers in much of the lake, particularly at campgrounds and parks.

Primary fish species residing in Proctor Lake

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Proctor Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buffalo Springs Public Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Reservation Road, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Copperas Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Highway 2861, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Copperas East Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Recreational Road 6, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Foleys West Boat Ramp
Located in the northern section of the lake, east side, off Oak Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Promontory North Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off E FM Road 2318, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.