Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Keep only largemouth bass 16 inches or shorter; five black bass combined daily. Bass 24+ inches may be held briefly in an aerated container for immediate weighing. A bass weighing 13+ pounds may be offered to ShareLunker: stop fishing and call TPWD at (903) 681-0550. Otherwise release immediately. Do not move it away from the reservoir unless TPWD instructs you; release any fish TPWD declines.
Gear restriction: Juglines, throwlines and trotlines are prohibited.
Identify your catch
The upper jaw extends behind the eye. A dark lateral band runs along the side.
Habitat on Naconiche
TPWD documents vegetation edges, points, creek channels, hydrilla, lily pads and standing/submerged timber.
Fishing approach
TPWD describes crankbaits and spinnerbaits around vegetation, topwater in low light, and soft plastics or jigs along vegetation edges and deeper channels.
Fishing guidance describes documented approaches, not a promise of fish activity today.
No advisory for this lake was found in the active DSHS list checked October 10, 2026. This does not establish that fish are safe to eat.
Harvest permission and eating restrictions are separate.
General species guide
Often uses vegetation, woody cover and relatively quiet water. Adults eat fish and other aquatic prey.
General Largemouth Bass profile →Sources & lake evidence
TPWD lake guide and lake-specific regulations reviewed October 10, 2026. Documented approaches are not a report of present fish activity. Gear restrictions: juglines, throwlines and trotlines prohibited.
Lake harvest rules ↗Eating guidance ↗Lake habitat & fishing guide ↗Species identification ↗