Fishing
Fishing at Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir
Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir, both managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offer fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and other species within Bell County.
Bell County has two large reservoirs within its borders. Belton Lake on the Leon River covers about 12,135 acres at conservation level and was impounded in 1954. Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir on the Lampasas River covers about 6,429 acres and was completed in 1968. Both are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, for flood control, water supply, and recreation.
At Belton Lake, anglers commonly target largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and sunfish. Stillhouse Hollow is notably clear and deep, reaching up to 107 feet, and supports both largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and crappie. TPWD surveys both lakes and posts fishing reports seasonally.
Both lakes are infested with zebra mussels. Texas law requires all boaters to clean, drain, and dry their equipment before leaving any water body. Possessing or transporting prohibited exotic aquatic species such as zebra mussels is unlawful; failure to remove attached aquatic plants can result in a fine of $25 to $500. A Texas freshwater fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anyone 17 and older. Visit tpwd.texas.gov for current regulations, size limits, and bag limits.
Source to confirm: TPWD – Fishing Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir