Lake Worth near Lake Worth: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Tarrant County entry here is Lake Worth, in Texas. The surface lies 604 feet up. At roughly 5.3 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. You have roughly 27 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It is one of the larger waters we list anywhere in Texas. Lake Worth is the closest place, 0.9 miles off. Fort Worth is the closest city, 9.9 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Worth

  Recorded soundings reach about 28 feet at the deepest point. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, bluegill, spotted gar, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read Lake Worth for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 85°F and January near 44°F. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Lake Worth fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Marine Creek Reservoir at 4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Lake Worth as something to verify.