Fishing Lake Livingston

AKA: Livingston Lake, Livingston Reservoir

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Lake Livingston, TX

Popular Fish Species Lake Livingston, TX

Lake Livingston 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 Lake Livingston. They are growing up to large sizes, and in big numbers. When fishing for white bass, the average fish is typically in the 1 to 2 pound range with many around 3 pounds being caught. 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 Livingston Popular Fish - Blue Catfish

Blue Catfish Fishing

This year blue catfish are running in big sizes in Lake Livingston. Many of the local guides offer catfish trips, and big blues are the favorite target. The lake record is over 70 pounds. Fishing for blue catfish is most often productive during spring through summer around any kind of structure. Blue catfish are primarily found in large rivers, along the main channels, in and around tributaries flowing into impoundments of major river systems. They tend to move upstream in the summer in search of cooler temperatures, and downstream in the winter in order to find warmer water.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. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with cut bait or other popular catfish baits. Channel and flathead catfish are also available here for anglers to pursue.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill at Lake Livingston has been good for many years. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

Lake Livingston Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, yellow bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, alligator gar, bowfin, longnose gar and spotted gar at Livingston Lake in East Texas.

Famous for some of the best white bass fishing in Texas, Lake Livingston is a 90,000-acre lake in the southeast part of the state. Catfish, crappie, bass, stripers and hybrid striped bass are popular targets here as well. Additionally, there are populations of gar, bluegill and other sunfish. The most popular way to fish on this large impoundment is with a boat. There is limited access to the 450 miles of shoreline for fishing from the bank, but there are some designated bank fishing areas. A fishing pier and fish-cleaning stations are available to the public.

Primary fish species residing in Livingston Lake

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Lake Livingston 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

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats
936 646-3462

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Blanchard Public Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Highway 2457, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Cedar Point Boat Ramp (North)
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Knotty Oak Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Cedar Point Boat Ramp (South)
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Noel Road, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Kickapoo Marina Boat Launch
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, at the east end of the US Highway 190 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake Livingston Lookout Point Boat Ramp
Located in the southern section of the lake, at the west end of the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Patrick's Ferry Public Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the US Highway 190 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Pointblank Boat Launch
Located mid lake, west side, off Boat Launch Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Riverside Public Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, on the south end of the Highway 19 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Tigerville Park Public Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Timberside Drive S, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Marinas

Beacon Bay Marina
144 Weavers Cove Rd
Livingston, TX 77351
936 967-0755

Browder's 3278 Marina
1333 FM 3278
Coldspring, TX 77331
936 653-3278

Holiday Shores Marina
51 Sportsman Trail
Coldspring, TX 77331
936 377-2696

Kickapoo Marina
150 Kickapoo Dr
Livingston, TX 77351
936 646-3340

Waterfront Lodge Marina
371 Navaho Trail
Onalaska, TX 77360
936 646-3525