Lake Amon G Carter Fishing in Montague County, Texas

• Overview

  Lake Amon G Carter is one of the Montague County waters in Texas. The bank is 932 feet above sea level. The water covers around 1,047 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It ranks high for size among our Montague County listings. The closest town, Bowie, is 5.8 miles away. Beyond it, Chico at 14 miles and Alvord at 14 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Amon G Carter

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, threadfin shad, Florida largemouth bass and channel catfish. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. On Lake Amon G Carter the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 83°F and January about 42°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. At Lake Amon G Carter the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. 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. Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Amon G Carter for certain.