Flint Creek, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Flint Creek stands in Young County, Texas. It sits at 1,093 feet above sea level. Graham sits 3.6 miles from the bank. It is 52 miles to Wichita Falls, the nearest city. Also on the doorstep: Lake Eddleman 2.1 miles away, Whiskey Creek Reservoir at 8.6 miles, Newcastle Lake 9.1 miles away, McCloud Lake at 11 miles and Soil Conservation Service Site 24 Reservoir 14 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Flint Creek

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Florida largemouth bass, bluegill, freshwater drum and gizzard shad. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. At Flint Creek light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 83°F and January at 42°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Flint Creek. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lake Eddleman, 2.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Flint Creek before loading the car.