Fishing White River Reservoir

AKA: White River Lake

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White River Reservoir, TX

Popular Fish Species White River Reservoir, TX

White River Reservoir Popular Fish - White Crappie

White Crappie Fishing

Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in White River Reservoir, 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.

White River Reservoir Popular Fish - White Bass

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 White River Reservoir, 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.

White River Reservoir Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

White River Reservoir is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

White River Reservoir Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass at White River Lake in West Texas.

An option for fishing in the northern part of the Texas panhandle, White River Reservoir is a 1,400-acre lake, 40 miles east of Lubbock. Almost 25 miles of shoreline await anglers fishing from a boat. There are also many areas accessible for fishing from the bank. Portage a kayak or canoe, or use one of the boat launch ramps for launching all types of pleasure and fishing boats. The lake has populations of bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, white bass and bluegill. Lunker bass and walleye are the two main targets here. The lake record bass exceeds 13 pounds. Spring is best for both species, while catfish fishing is good year round.

Primary fish species residing in White River Reservoir

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White River Reservoir Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Marina Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

River Quest Road Boat Launch
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off River Crest Road, this is a two one-lane, concrete ramps with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

White River Marina
HCR 2 Box 127
Spur TX, 79370
806 263-4244