The best fishing spots in McGregor, TX
The lakes and streams near McGregor are full of catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, and other tasty fish. Fishing for these delicious delicacies is a wonderful way to bond with friends and family or simply enjoy some solitude. So, grab your rod and reel and head to these great fishing spots around McGregor.
1. Lake Waco: Top Spot for Catfish
Lake Waco, 17 miles northeast of McGregor, is one of Texas’ best catfish lakes. Late spring is the perfect time to catch the blue and channel catfish, but don’t fish where everyone else is. All that activity scares them away, so drop your line early in the morning or late in the day for the best chance.
Waco Lake is around 79,000 acres, so catfish can be elusive if you don’t know where to find them. Fishing experts say they often swim around the old gravel pits across from Midway Park and the area near the dam, around 30 feet from shore. Waco Lake is also home to crappie, who tend to congregate in schools. If you hook one, chances are you’ll find more. Both fish will bite on minnows, so these tiny fish are the perfect bait choice.
The only thing better than a day fishing is an extended getaway focused on your favorite pastime. Waco Lake makes it easy, with several campsites dotted around water’s edge. Midway Campground and Reynolds Creek Campground are both close to some of Waco Lake’s best fishing areas.
2. Willow Creek: A Great Variety of Fish
Willow Creek is less than 6 miles from McGregor, so it makes an excellent choice for spontaneous fishing trips after work and on weekends. Its diversity is also appealing. Anglers report catching northern pike, bullhead, crappie, largemouth and striped bass, catfish, carp, and several other varieties here, so you never know what you might find!
Many happy anglers report catching fish between 5 and 6 inches here, so prepare to bring some muscle. Creek fish often prefer native foods, so try baiting your hook with worms, insect larvae, or even crickets if you want to entice the largest fish. If you can’t get live bait, you may find success with small jigs or spinnerbaits.
3. Middle Bosque River: Best for Bass
Middle Bosque River, around 9.5 miles from McGregor, is a popular spot for nature walks and kayaking adventures. However, you might not realize it’s a top spot for bass fishing. It’s not as high-profile as Lake Brazos, but it’s also much closer to home and full of bass species. Largemouth and smallmouth, striped, white, and black bass are all found in this stream. Muskie are also known to live in its waters. Bass love soft plastic baits, spinnerbaits, and jigs, so forget about the live baits.
Before you hit these fishing spots, make sure you have a valid fishing license. Keith Ace Hardware Store and McGregor General Store both sell fishing licenses in McGregor. Alternatively, call Texas Parks and Wildlife at (800) 895-4248 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays to organize your license over the phone.
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