How is the fishing on Lake Conroe?
There is a decent size population, with the potential growth for award winning bass. Hybrid striped bass are becoming more popular and can be caught year-round. Channel Catfish are abundant and can be caught year-round. Bluegills are also located in Lake Conroe in great proportions. The giants this lake produces are on a whole different level. IF you can find them 😎 The lake record largemouth bass caught in Lake Conroe is 15. Ricky Bearden on January 30, 2009.
What is the best bait for Lake Conroe?
Baits must reach near bottom quickly to avoid the small bait-stealers that inhabit the shallower water. Live worms or crickets are the best producers. Some good fly-rod action can also be had using sinking insect imitation flies and sinking fly line. Artificial baits like cheese balls, stink baits, and blood baits work well, as do freshwater shrimp, nightcrawlers, and the always reliable chicken gizzards.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Conroe?
Requirements for Aquatic Species A valid fishing license with a freshwater or saltwater endorsement is required of any resident who fishes or takes fish, mussels, clams, crayfish, or other aquatic life in the public waters of Texas. A hunting license is required to take turtles and frogs. A resident fishing license is required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas.
Can you eat fish from Lake Conroe?
Yes, it is generally safe to eat fish from Lake Conroe. Anglers have reported consuming fish from the lake without issues and have found them to taste great. Some even speculated that bull sharks are swimming around the lake, which officials have said is false. However, there are other creatures visitors can find at the lake. There are monsters lurking in Lake Conroe.Alligators, snakes and monster-sized fish all can be found in Lake Conroe’s waters. Some Montgomery County residents have speculated that bull sharks are swimming around the man-made lake, which officials have said is false. There are monsters lurking in Lake Conroe. Here are the animals you’ll see on the water.
What fishing gear do I need for Lake Conroe?
The best baits used at previous fishing tournaments on Lake Conroe are spinnerbaits, Texas-rigged soft plastic baits, bladed jigs, and jigs. The event’s winner was professional angler, Edwin Evers, who won the Championship round with a 51-12 total weight with 24 fish and the big bass of 8-01. Channel catfish are by far the most abundant sportfish in the lake, offering most any angler a good opportunity for good catches. Bluegill on Lake Conroe grow to enormous sizes.