Canyon Lake (TX)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Canyon Lake?

Canyon Lake is over 8,000 acres and holds Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Guadalupe Bass, and Catfish. Largemouth Bass fishing is the most popular species to target among anglers. Due to the fact that there are very few crappies in this lake, gizzard shad is the dominant forage species.

Q: What is Canyon Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Canyon Lake is a 8265.34 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Canyon Lake?

Canyon Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish.

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Canyon Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

26 Reports on Canyon Lake

10 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

David Wencil Outdoors
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Spinnerbaits in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Canyon Lake is a clear lake most of the time. Spinnerbaits will catch bass most of the year. Best around laydowns and submerged trees. Run the bait over the tree limps and make contact to trigger bites. Swimbaits and grubs... Read More
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David recommended this gear for Canyon Lake, TX
Hotbait
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Tandem Spin 3/8 oz / White
$3.49
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Tandem Spin 3/8 oz / Firetiger
$3.49
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Tandem Spin 3/8 oz / Chart/Lime/White
$3.49
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Tandem Spin 1/2 oz / White
Out of Stock
Mission Tackle Spinnerbait Colorado 1/2 oz / White
Out of Stock
Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$51.99
Cashion Rods ICON Series Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
$219.95
David Wencil Outdoors
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Worming)
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Worming) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Brush Piles)
This bait gets bites. The Senko works year round. Throw in and around brush. Texas rig weightless. Texas rig light weight. Dip the tail in chartreuse dye for more bites. Check out the video to see some of the fish... Read More
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David recommended this gear for Canyon Lake, TX
Hotbait
Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Black / 5"
$5.62
~~$7.49~~
Yamamoto Kickin' Zako Green Pumpkin / 4"
Out of Stock
Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Magic / 5"
$5.62
~~$7.49~~
Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin & Watermelon / 5"
$5.62
~~$7.49~~
Yamamoto 6" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin/Watermelon / 6"
$5.24
~~$6.99~~
David Wencil Outdoors
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Boulders)
Crankbaits work well on Canyon Lake. The bass are chasing shad often and the Rapala DT Series crankbaits are good at tricking them into biting. These baits work best when you can make contact with the structure or cover on... Read More
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David recommended this gear for Canyon Lake, TX
Hotbait
Rapala DT 14 Helsinki Shad / 2 3/4"
$7.69
Rapala DT 16 Hot Mustard / 2 3/4"
$7.69
Rapala DT 14 Disco Shad / 2 3/4"
$7.69
Rapala DT 10 Chartreuse Rootbeer Crawdad / 2 1/4"
$7.69