Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
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.
Identify your catch
Rows of small dark spots below the lateral band help distinguish spotted bass. Confirm with the official bass identification guide.
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.
Fishing guidance describes documented approaches, not a promise of fish activity today.
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
Harvest permission and eating restrictions are separate.
General species guide
Generally uses more current than largemouth bass. Its diet includes fish and crayfish.
General Spotted Bass profile →Sources & lake evidence
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.
Lake harvest rules ↗Eating guidance ↗Lake habitat & fishing guide ↗Species identification ↗