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AKA: Benbrook Reservoir

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Benbrook Lake, TX

Popular Fish Species Benbrook Lake, TX

Benbrook Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Large bass are the most popular species at Benbrook Lake, as it has been for many years now. The lake is home to many bass tournaments annually. Anglers are catching bass in good numbers with largemouth bass in the 3 to 4-pound range showing up with some regularity. A history of careful fisheries management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. Anglers can also catch smallmouth bass, which reside here in smaller numbers. 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. In Benbrook Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. 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.

Crappie Fishing

With a long history of decent crappie fishing, Benbrook Lake continues to fill the live wells of crappie enthusiasts this year. Light line and small hooks are key when fishing live bait. Crappie jigs are also productive her in a wide variety of colors. The lake has healthy populations of both white crappie and black crappie. These two species typically tend to school separately. However, once located around cover, you may find that you catch both species, due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing can be found in varying size schools, hanging around brush, vegetation, wood or other cover. Using a fish finder any time of year can help locate these crappie schools, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. 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, especially areas with brush or timber in deeper water. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk.

Benbrook 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 Benbrook 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.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, yellow bass and hybrid striped bass at Benbrook Lake in Central Texas.

Benbrook Lake, located just southwest of Fort Worth Texas, is a popular destination fishing enthusiasts. The lake offers a variety of fish species. Largemouth bass is the primary target for many fishermen at Benbrook Lake, with the lake's structure and cover providing excellent habitat for big bass. Anglers can also find catfish, crappie, white bass, and sunfish in the lake, ensuring a diverse fishing experience. With 40 miles of shoreline to fish, Benbrook Lake is a 3,700-acre lake. Hybrid striped bass are another favorite target here, but the lake also offers decent crappie, catfish and sunfish fishing.

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Benbrook Lake Amenities

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Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Briar Creek Drive Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Briar Creek Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Lakeview Drive Boat Ramp #1, #2 & #3
Located the mid lake to the northwest corner of the lake, off Lakeview Drive, this is three, one-lane, concrete ramps with paved parking.

Mustang Park Boat Ramps (2)
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Peninsula Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pearl Ranch Road Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Pearl Ranch Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Rocky Creek Park Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Rocky Creek Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Holiday Park Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, in South Holiday Park, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.