City Lake in Hamilton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  City Lake is a Hamilton County water, in Texas. The country here is open plain. Around 39 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 1.1 miles of margin, front to back. Of the waters listed here in Hamilton County, this is the largest. Hamilton sits 2.4 miles from the bank. It is 45 miles to Killeen, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on City Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. 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. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include plains darter, black bullhead, bluegill and common carp. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Work City Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On City Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir at 2.8 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at City Lake may have changed since it was mapped.