Reels
Abu Garcia Revo SX Baitcasting Reel
A reliable baitcaster for jigs, Texas rigs, and moving baits.
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A popular lake north of Houston with bass, hybrid stripers, and catfish.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake Conroe for largemouth bass and channel catfish. The best months overall are Jan to Nov. In October, largemouth bass is in season, and Soft Stick Bait, Bass Jig and Spinnerbait are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (2 fly, 10 bait and tackle); the closest is April Sound Bait & Tackle in Montgomery, 3 mi away. Galveston Bay is 75 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Jan to Nov
In October
Largemouth Bass
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Lake Conroe Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
11 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Soft Stick Bait 4 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureBass Jig 3/8 to 1 oz
LureJig · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureSpinnerbait 3/8 to 3/4 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Stained water.
Shop This LureBladed Jig 3/8 to 1/2 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Around grass.
Shop This LureSquarebill Crankbait 1.5 to 2.5 in
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureLipless Crankbait 1/2 to 3/4 oz
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Largemouth Bass · Low light.
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait · Channel Catfish
Live Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Largemouth Bass
Chicken Liver Chunk
BaitNatural Bait · Channel Catfish
Cut Shad Chunk or fillet
BaitNatural Bait · Channel Catfish
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Largemouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Channel Catfish
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning or casting rod, 3000 to 4000 reel, 15 to 20 lb line, slip-sinker rig with a circle hook.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Lake Conroe
Rod & Reel Combos
Ugly Stik Catfish Special Combo
A stout, long rod with a large reel for heavy sinkers and big cats.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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PowerPro Spectra Braided Line
Thin, strong braid for long casts, sensitivity, and pulling fish from cover.
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Yamamoto Senko 5 in
The original salted stick bait. Fish it weightless or wacky rigged.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Lake Conroe
Bait & Tackle
April Sound Bait & Tackle
Montgomery, Texas· 3 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Montgomery, TX.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors
The Woodlands, Texas· 18 mi
Bait and tackle shop in The Woodlands, TX.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors
Huntsville, Texas· 21 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Huntsville, TX.
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