What are bass biting on at Lake Belton right now?
- Anglers are reporting the most bites on Medium-diving crankbaits, Spinnerbaits, Drop shot, Football jigs, Jerkbaits as of the week of November 2, 2026. Bass are following shad into creek arms, hitting crankbaits on rocky banks before Thursday's front pushes them deep.
What is the water temperature at Lake Belton?
- No report stated a water temperature this week. Based on air temperatures averaging 76°/59°F over the last week and the season, expect roughly 64-68°F and cooling.
Is a cold front coming to Lake Belton this week?
- Yes. The forecast shows a front around November 12, 2026 with highs dropping about 11°F. Thursday's strong cold front will shut down the shallow reaction bite, requiring a move to deep bluff ends.
How deep are the bass at Lake Belton this week?
- Most reported catches came from 5-25 ft as of the week of November 2, 2026. Bass are following shad into creek arms, hitting crankbaits on rocky banks before Thursday's front pushes them deep.
What is the bass limit on Lake Belton?
- 5 black bass daily in any combination (statewide). Largemouth and smallmouth bass 14-inch minimum; no minimum for Guadalupe, spotted or Alabama bass (statewide). Regulations are set by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District; confirm current rules before keeping fish.
How big is Lake Belton?
- Lake Belton covers 12,385 acres, 124 ft at its deepest. It is a reservoir managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District.
