Closest Town:  Canyon Lake, Texas

Lake Size:  8,308 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish

Public Boat Access:  Many located around lake including:

Potter's Creek Park, West Ramp - Located on the north side of the lake about 10 miles west of Canyon City. From FM 306, turn left at the blinking yellow light onto Potters Creek Road. At park entrance turn right to the ramp.

Potter's Creek Park, Main Ramp - Located on the north side of the lake off FM 306 approximately 10 miles west of Canyon City. Take Potters Creek Road south at the blinking yellow light. Take road into the park. Ramp is past entrance gate.

County Ramp 23 - Located on the north side of the lake off FM 306. Turn south on Cranes Mill Road and follow until road ends at the lake.

Cranes Mill Park - Located on the south side of the lake. Take FM 2673 west from Startzville until it turns into Cranes Mill Road. Follow road into the park. Ramp is on the west bank of the park.

Tom Creek 1 - On the south side of the lake. From FM 2673 in Startzville take Canyon Park Road north. At fork in road take Skyview to the right. Take a right at Canyon Park Road, which turns into Lake Forest, which will take you to the ramp.

Comal Park - On the south side of the lake in Comal Park. Take Canyon Bend Road North in Startzville into Comal Park.

Canyon Park - North side of the lake about 5 miles north of Canyon City. From FM 306, turn left at Hancock Center (blinking yellow light). Follow the road south approximately 2 miles into the Corps of Engineers park and follow signs to ramp.

Lake Notes:  Max. depth 125 ft.  Canyon Lake is dominated by steep rocky banks, isolated flooded timber, and clear water.  Largemouth bass anglers are most successful on Canyon Lake during the spring, fall, and winter months.  Topwater baits such as buzzbaits, Zara Spooks, and Pop-R's are popular in the early morning and evening hours. On cloudy days consistent topwater action can occur all day. Crankbaits are also very popular fished along main-lake points, rocky shorelines, and flooded timber. Popular soft plastic baits include worms, spider grubs, grubs, and soft-jerkbaits.  For white and striped bass in the summer and early fall, look for schooling activity around main-lake points and humps. These fish can be caught using topwater baits, jigging spoons, grubs, and rattletraps. Popular techniques for striped bass are trolling with in-line spinners and crankbaits and vertically jigging white bucktail jigs. Live bait presentations for both striped and white bass are popular at all times of the year.

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