TEXAS PARK & WILDLIFE

FISHING REPORT

Panhandle Plains Region Week of October 17, 2018

Lake Alan Henry

Water clear main lake, stained up the river; 72 degrees main lake, 77 up the creeks; 4.26’ low. Black bass are fair on spoons, Texas rigs and Z–Man TRDs. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.

Lake Colorado City

Water fairly clear; 71–76 degrees; 14.49’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs and Suspending Rogues. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.

Lake Sweetwater

Water off color; 71–77 degrees; 9.4’ low. This lake is currently experiencing a fish kill due to golden alga. Biologists are monitoring the situation and will post updates as they become available.

White River Lake

Water stained; 72–78 degrees; 23.27’ low. Black bass are fair on chrome/black Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and squarebill crankbaits. No reports on crappie. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers.

*To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters.

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