Waterbody · Texas
Canyon Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Canyon Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth bass. 30 current rules across 9 species from TPWD.
Rules (30)
TPWD regulates 30 rules across 9 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Southeast Texas (Includes Public Waters Bordering Adjacent Counties)
- Min size
- 12"
TimpsonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Walter E. LongOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Wheeler BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Striped Bass
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To I.h. 10 Bridge)Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
TexomaOpen
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 10 and possession limit = 20, and only 2 striped or hybrid striped bass, 20 inches or greater, may be retained each day. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited.
Toledo Bend*Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
Smallmouth Bass
Game Fish
Canyon Lake Project #6
- Gear
- Pole And Line
Pole and line is the only lawful method for taking game fish and nongame fish
Nongame Fish
Canyon Lake Project #6
- Gear
- Pole And Line
Pole and line is the only lawful method for taking game fish and nongame fish
Channel Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
Blue Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
Flathead Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
All Species
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Trotlines may not be used in Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Canyon Lake?
TPWD regulates fishing on Canyon Lake.
What species can I target on Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake is best known for largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize TPWD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.