Apache Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Apache Lake stands in Travis County, Texas. Everything around it is open plain. Hudson Bend at 2.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Lakeway, 3.7 miles, and The Hills, 4.5 miles. Other water nearby: Lake Travis a touch under 3.6 miles, Lake Austin sits 7.3 miles out, Balcones Country Club Lake a touch under 8.5 miles, Muir Lake sits 9.6 miles out and Ganzert Lake a touch under 12 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Apache Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover striped bass, blue catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass and flathead catfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Apache Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 83°F, while January sits near 48°F. The surface stays open the year round. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Apache Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lake Travis, 3.6 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Apache Lake for certain.