Black bass
For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-18” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. No minimum length limit on spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 8 in any combination, of which no more than 4 may be largemouth bass 18 inches or longer. Possession limit = 10.
Official lake regulations ↗
Habitat on Caddo
Cypress trees, extensive aquatic plants, piers and duck blinds provide cover in a shallow reservoir.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: TPWD describes spring bass fishing and winter to early-spring crappie, white bass and pickerel opportunities.
Lake fishing guide ↗Adults: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Children: At most 2 meals per month; 4 oz per meal. All Texas waters of Caddo Lake, including Big Cypress Creek The two monthly meals are combined across largemouth bass and freshwater drum. Texas-water guidance only.
Official consumption guidance ↗Species within this group
Largemouth Bass
Harvest: For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-18” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. No minimum length limit on spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 8 in any combination, of which no more than 4 may be largemouth bass 18 inches or longer. Possession limit = 10.
Eating guidance: Adults: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Children: At most 2 meals per month; 4 oz per meal. All Texas waters of Caddo Lake, including Big Cypress Creek The two monthly meals are combined across largemouth bass and freshwater drum. Texas-water guidance only.
The upper jaw extends behind the eye. A dark lateral band runs along the side.
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.