Fishing at Flat Creek, Blanco County, Texas

• Overview

  Flat Creek lies in Blanco County, Texas. Dry hill runs right down to the water. For a base, Johnson City sits 1.1 miles out. Blanco lies 13 miles off, Horseshoe Bay another 18 miles. Other water within reach: Lake Johnson City near enough 1.1 miles, Mustang Lake within 14 miles, Reeves Lake near enough 15 miles, Lake Lyndon B Johnson within 18 miles and Lake Marble Falls near enough 19 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Flat Creek

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where two currents meet, work the crease between them. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include green sunfish, largemouth bass, greenthroat darter and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Flat Creek the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 47°F in January up to 83°F in July. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Flat Creek around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lake Johnson City at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Flat Creek as something to verify.