Best Fishing Spots in Lubbock

Let me start out by saying that I have not visited every playa lake in Lubbock.  There are dozens, and I have a family and a day job.  What follows is my opinion.

I've been here the better part of two decades.  In that time, I've had the privilege of fishing approximately a dozen playas.  Here are my top five favorites.

At the very top of my list in the number one place is the lake at Phil Hoel Park.  At this playa lake, my kids and I have caught countless flathead catfish, bluegill, sunfish, carp, and even a turtle.  Below is probably our biggest catch from that lake.

Although not as big, here's another one.

Second place, and I do mean a close second, goes to the pond at Leroy Elmore Park.  It's the only place in town where I've landed big carp and big catfish.  See below.

The Lubbock lake that gets my number three award is Buster Long.  If you want big carp, this is where you go.  See below.

At number four is the Buddy Holly Recreational Area in the north part of the city.  We haven't pulled any huge fish out, but we have caught LOTS of quality channel catfish.  See below.

Although I don't have a photo, my number five is the pond at Maxey Park.  

As usual, the fish pictured were released back into the water.  Keep in mind that a Texas fishing license is required for those 17 or older.  Happy fishing, and Merry Christmas!

Best Carp Fishing in Texas

Carp fishing has been popular for a long time in Britain and Europe.  There's a whole industry built around it in similar fashion to the industry that's built around bass fishing in the U.S.  Slowly but surely, carp are gaining popularity stateside.

So the question of where to fish for carp naturally arises.  The good news is that they're found in most lakes, ponds, and rivers.  I'll admit that I'm not exactly a world traveler.

I can't tell you where the best carp spots are in North Carolina, for example.  I can, however, opine on the best carp fishing in Texas.  That would be in Lubbock.  

There are literally dozens of playa lakes that dot the city.  Most, if not all, have carp and many other fish species.  As an added bonus, there's also Texas Tech University and the Buddy Holly Center.

I'm going to keep this post short, sweet, and pictureless.  If you want to see photos of the fish that Lubbock playa lakes produce, you need only read my other posts!