Closest Town:  Belton, Texas

Lake Size:  12,385 Acres

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

Public Boat Access:  Many located around lake including:

Iron Bridge Park - Located uplake on the Leon River channel. From I-35 at Temple, go northwest on Texas Highway 36. Cross lake and watch for Iron Bridge Park sign; turn right.

Winkler Park - Located uplake on the west shore. From Belton take Highway 317 west, turn left on Highway 36 and watch for signs.

White Flint Park - Located uplake on the west shore. From Texas 317 north of Belton, turn left on Texas 36. Cross lake and watch for park entrance on right.

Leona Park - Located uplake on the east shore. From Belton take Highway 317 west and turn left on Highway 36. Watch for park turnoff to the left.

Cedar Ridge Park - Located on the east shore at mid-lake. From Texas 317 north of Belton, turn left on Texas 36 and watch for signs.

Rogers Park - Located on the east shore at mid-lake. From Texas 317 north of Belton, turn west on on FM 2483 and follow signs to park.

Temple Lake Park - Located downlake on the east shore. From Texas 317 in Belton, turn west on FM 2305 and follow road to park.

Live Oak Ridge - Located downlake on the east shore. From Texas 317 north of Belton, turn west on FM 2305 and south on FM 2271.

Belton Lakeview Park - Located downlake on the west shore. From Texas 317 in Belton, turn west on FM 439, pass dam and look for park signs.

Lake Notes:  Max. depth 124 ft.  Largemouth bass fishing is at its best from late February through April. As the water temperature begins to rise, bass become more active and prepare for the upcoming spawn.  Spinnerbaits, plastic lizards, jerkbaits, and jig and pork combinations are the preferred baits.

Lake Belton Maps