Fishing Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Bell County, Texas

• Overview

  Stillhouse Hollow Lake lies in Bell County, in Texas. The water sits 627 feet up. At roughly 9.9 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. At about 40 miles of edge, most people fish a single area and learn it well. It is the biggest water on our Bell County list. Nolanville sits 4.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Salado (5.7 miles) and Harker Heights (6.2 miles). No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Stillhouse Hollow Lake

  The basin drops to a measured 117 feet. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records collected within a few miles name plains darter, walleye and green sunfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Stillhouse Hollow Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 83°F; by January the average is down near 47°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Stillhouse Hollow Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A rest area sits about 0.9 miles from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 13 Reservoir, 4.8 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Stillhouse Hollow Lake for certain.