One of the largest lakes in Texas, Lake Livingston is a great place for fishing, boating, hiking, and family entertainment of all kinds.
The lake is located north of Houston, Texas between Hwy 59 and I-45. It is fed by the trinity River.
Surrounding towns include: Livingston, Coldspring, Blanchard, Onalaska, Point Blank, and Trinity.
Main Fish Species
Lake Livingston boasts a wide variety of fish species, including:
- Largemouth Bass
- Bluegill
- Channel, Blue, and Flathead Catfish
- White Bass
- Striped Bass
- Crappie
Best Time to Fish
Largemouth Bass are generally best fished in Spring and Fall in side creeks, coves and the north portions of the lake.
White Bass are best in early spring trolling divers over humps and in the creeks around Kickapoo and White Rock.
Striped Bass can be found around the 190 bridge and at the dam.
Catfish are caught year round on the main river channel and in the side creeks and feeders.
Crappie are usually good in the Spring around the Kickapoo Creek area and other creeks.
Boat Launch Locations
Boat launches can be found at a variety of campgrounds and Lake Livingston State Park.
Free Public boat launches can be found at Blanchard Park, Point Blank, Patrick’s Ferry, Paul Cauthan Public Ramp, Tigerville Park
Bank Fishing Opportunities
Lake Livingston State Park, Wolf Creek Park, Indian Creek, Browder’s Marina and RV Park, Various campgrounds and resorts
Pier Fishing Opportunities
Lake Livingston State Park, Wolf Creek Park, various campgrounds and resorts
Fishing Tips from the locals
Here are some tips and ideas for fishing the lake from some of the locals.
“Fish Bass on shallow structure during the summer. Log jams on the river are full of fish from the North end of The Jungle up past the Hwy. 19 bridge.”
“Use Shad, live or cut up to catch nice sized catfish.”
“Green is a good color to start with for worms and lures.”
“Troll Pine Island with dive bombers for white bass”
“Get a guide the first time out. The north end of the lake has a lot of stumps to navigate.”
“Spring time in Kickapoo Creek and White Rock Creek will give you some nice crappie and white bass.”
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