Black bass
For largemouth bass there is no minimum length limit, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Alan Henry
Steep banks, rocky structure and inundated timber dominate; some coves have vegetation.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: Bass anglers can work worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. TPWD describes jigs or minnows around timber and the fishing pier for crappie.
Lake fishing guide ↗Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
Largemouth Bass
Harvest: For largemouth bass there is no minimum length limit, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.
Eating guidance: Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
The upper jaw extends behind the eye. A dark lateral band runs along the side.
Spotted Bass
Harvest: For largemouth bass there is no minimum length limit, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.
Eating guidance: Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
Rows of small dark spots below the lateral band help distinguish spotted bass. Confirm with the official bass identification guide.
Individual lake profiles
Choose the species for its own identification, harvest rules and eating guidance on this lake.
Source & occurrence note
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.