East Texas may have most promise for white bass this year, officials say

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The annual white bass run has officially begun, and officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) said anglers may have the most promise in East Texas.

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In a release, TPWD officials said that rains during the last several weeks have increased river levels and water flows have been normal for this time of year.

“TPWD biologists predict a good year for white bass fishing and in Deep East Texas, the Sabine River above Toledo Bend reservoir is the top fishery,” officials said in a release. “Reports indicate that fish have already moved up-river in large numbers.”

The Neches River above Lake Palestine was also noted by the TPWD as a prime spot for white bass in East Texas.

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For fishing at the Neches River, officials said in a release that anglers can find public access at Chandler River Park and the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) site offers nearly 6,000 feet of river frontage for bank fishing and includes a boat ramp and kayak launch.

At the Sabine River in Panola County, officials said that anglers can find public access for white bass fishing at the Grand Bluff Boat Ramp, that offers 275 feet of river frontage and a single trailer boat ramp. The TPWD said this RACA site offers free public access to the Black Shoals fishing hole located about three miles upstream.

“A variety of artificial lures and flies will work for anglers targeting white bass, including small jigs, crank baits and streamers. Night fishing using lights or around lighted docks can also be effective,” officials said in a release. “The daily bag limit for white bass is 25 with a 10-inch minimum length.”

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