Lake Livingston
A large Trinity River reservoir in East Texas north of Houston, owned and run by the Trinity River Authority. It is known for excellent white bass and catfish fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
The lake's most popular fishery. Best in early spring when fish run up the feeder creeks.
Blue Catfish
Abundant, with lots of 12 to 25 inch fish. Fish natural and live baits over the main river channel and in creeks.
Channel Catfish
Fewer and smaller than blues. Same baits and spots, year-round.
Striped Bass
Low numbers. Troll or vertical jig spoons or live shad near the US 190 bridge.
Largemouth Bass
Few legal fish. Try bays and creeks from Kickapoo and Penwaugh north in spring and fall.
Boat launches
9 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Lake Livingston State ParkFeeTexas Parks & Wildlife. Park entrance fee. Off FM 3126 south of LivingstonDirections ↗
- Wolf Creek ParkFeeTrinity River Authority. Fee per vehicle and person. Two ramps; closed December and JanuaryDirections ↗
- 3Tigerville ParkFreeTrinity River Authority. No fee. Off FM 3126Directions ↗
- Point Blank Public RampFreePublic ramp off FM 156 in Point Blank. No feeDirections ↗
- 5Blanchard Public RampFreePublic ramp at the end of FM 2457. No feeDirections ↗
- Riverside Public RampFreePublic ramp on TX 19 north of Riverside, upper lake. No feeDirections ↗
- Cauthan Public RampFreePublic ramp on TX 94 east of Trinity. No feeDirections ↗
- Kickapoo MarinaMarinaPrivate marina at the Kickapoo Creek bridge on US 190. Launch feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel & Blue Catfish No more than 5 catfish 30 in or longer per day | See Texas rules book ↗ | 50 / day combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Livingston ↗Local tips
- Hit the feeder creeks in late winter and early spring for the white bass run.
- This is a big, shallow, open lake; afternoon wind builds rough water fast, so watch the forecast.
- Zebra mussels are present and a fish consumption advisory is in effect; clean, drain and dry your boat and check the advisory before keeping fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.