Eagle Mountain Lake Fishing in Tarrant County, Texas

• Overview

  The Tarrant County end of Texas holds Eagle Mountain Lake. This is dry hill country. Surface area runs to some 13.5 sq miles, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. You have roughly 43 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It is the biggest water on our Tarrant County list. Start from Pelican Bay, 1.2 miles down the road. Beyond it, Azle at 3.3 miles and Eagle Mountain at 3.6 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Eagle Mountain Lake

  Recorded soundings reach about 51 feet at the deepest point. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention channel catfish, Florida largemouth bass, white bass, spotted gar and blue catfish. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. On Eagle Mountain Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 84°F and January about 43°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It sets the rhythm of the year at Eagle Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This sits inside Eagle Mountain Lake Park, so read the reserve notices first. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lake Worth, 8 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Eagle Mountain Lake.