Fishing

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir: A Quiet Place to Fish

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir is a 337-acre lake in Runnels County with largemouth bass, blue catfish, and white crappie — plus public access from a city park.

Runnels County The Great Outdoors

The reservoir sits near the city of Winters in southern Runnels County. TPWD has recorded healthy populations of largemouth bass, blue catfish, and white crappie there. A city park on the east side of the lake has camping, picnicking, and a boat ramp.

Because it is smaller and less well-known than larger West Texas lakes, it tends to be less crowded. A standard Texas fishing license is required. Check tpwd.texas.gov for current size and bag limits before you fish, since these can be adjusted by TPWD.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir (Runnels County)

More Runnels County notes

Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Runnels County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

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Tax System

Two Separate Offices Handle Property Taxes Here

In Runnels County the appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office sends your bill and takes payment.

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Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well? A Conservation District Regulates It

Runnels County falls within the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District, which means you need to register or permit a new water well before drilling.

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Hunting

Hunting in Runnels County: Deer, Dove, and Turkey

Runnels County sits in solid hunting country for white-tailed deer, mourning dove, and wild turkey — but seasons and limits change yearly, so always check TPWD before you go.

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