Baines Creek near Groesbeck: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Limestone County, Texas, sits Baines Creek. Around the bank it is dry hill. The nearest town is Groesbeck, 5.1 miles away. Then Mexia, 7.5 miles, and Center, 9.9 miles. Also within reach: Lake Mexia at about 5 miles, Mexia Country Club Lake some 6 miles off, Soil Conservation Service Site 21 Reservoir at about 9.9 miles and Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir some 10 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Baines Creek

  Depth figures are not published for this one. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include gizzard shad, channel catfish, freshwater drum, white crappie and yellow bullhead. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Baines Creek gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Baines Creek runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lake Mexia sits 5 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Baines Creek if anything is unclear.