Some lakes have a 12-inch minimum size limit. The Colorado River is one of the state's white bass hotspots, with some of the best fishing taking place at Colorado Bend State Park. To reach the park, travel to the small town of Bend, approximately 20 miles southeast of San Saba on FM 580. San Saba lies about 80 miles northwest as the crow flies Austin, and 90 miles southwest from Waco. In Bend follow the signs to the park entrance, located 6 miles south on a gravel road.
Many anglers fish from the bank at the campground, while others wade or use float tubes.
You can also launch a small boat at the park and fish the 10 miles down the Colorado to Lake Buchanan. In North Texas, excellent fishing is available on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River southwest of Benbrook on U.S. Hwy 377. Benbrook is a suburb of Fort Worth, on the city's southwest edge. Follow 377 from Benbrook, and just before entering the small community of Wheatland you'll cross the river. Still another favorite fishing area is where I-45 crosses Chambers Creek in Navarro County between the cities of Ennis and Corsicana.