What would you rank Lewisville for LMB 1-10

Since I practically live on this lake i fish it more than any other, way more than I should probably. Im thinking I want to branch out more. My question to everyone who has been fishing it for a while what are your impressions on it for Largemouth 1 being extremely difficult and 10 being a great LMB lake.

I feel once every 3 or so trips I have a good day and fill a solid bag, but those other trips I take may only yield small bass and or minimal numbers, sometimes even failing to fill the boat with 5 keepers.

If I wanted to fish a lake where I could get good numbers of keepers, not necessarily giants, but good numbers, what lake would you recommend?

Never bass fished it sorry. Will stay tuned though to see what others think...

Bridgeport has always been a good numbers lake and with the slot lots of under keepers.

Slot goes off on 9/1!!

I think I have a better chance at catching a DD on Lewisville than I do any other lake in DFW area. Once you figure out the seasonal pattern, the fish are in the same areas every year. I have spots that I know each year I'm going to catch a 8+. It does have tough days just like any other lake.

Live within a 1/4" mile of the Little Elm ramp for close to 20 years. Its a good lake, better for numbers that Roberts in my opinion. Not size but numbers. I can usually scratch out a limit.

We must be neighbors! Good info guys thanks

I like it way better than Roberts for sure...

I fish it around 100 times a year. This year has been slower than normal, but big fish are still being caught. I know what to expect, and a number of spots to find them. I really need to spend some more time up in the LE area on though. Honestly, until Roberts get good grass again, I would stick to Lewisville.

I lived on eagle mountain for years and went and fished old lake dallas often. loved the lake, but road traffic became a nightmare. Retired and moved to east Texas. The only thing that slows me down now, is school buses, tractors, and heath. Forming a pattern, seemed easy for me on lake dallas.

BAck when I was guiding on it, I had to know the lake quite a bit. When it was 10' low, I took a bunch of video and know where a lot of stuff is. When I guaranteed you or I would catch a bass, you knew I had the lake down pretty well. Never had to make good on that guarantee in 106 trips, so I guess I got lucky. Only caught 1 fish twice. But a BASS came into the boat. Had the lake record for a while before KVD beat it, but if you are going to get bested by a fisherman, why not him. LOL. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. OH, I voted it an 8.

Thad Rains

OH, records show I fished it 495 times since 1993, so I would HOPE I had a good feeling about the lake.

tr

I have very limited experience on any lakes not named Lewisville or Ray Roberts. Lew has plenty of fish and plenty of good fish.

Lewisville is definitely one of those lakes where 20% holds 80% of the fish. I zeroed regularly starting out, but it's better now.

I rate Lew up there very high. I actually gave it a 9. Lew can be tough at times, but so can any lake. The majority of the time the lake will produce, and produce good. 2017 wasn't as good as 2016, but was still real good. 2016 was one of the best fishing years that I've ever had on any lake for solid fish 4-6lbs. I would rank it up there with some of the lakes that I fished when they were peaking; such as Alan Henry,Falcon, Fork, etc. This year I haven't fished much so no report for 2018. I would still bet that Lew is alive, well, and thriving, if you know what you're doing.

I grew up on Toledo Bend and have been fishing Lake lavon since I live in Lavon.
Now I will try Lewisville and hope to have as much success as you guys.
I tried Lake Fork once but man did I scar my bay boat up.
A bad fishing beats a good day Working

Thad, what did your Lewisville LMB record weigh? You can’t feel bad getting knocked off by an angler no better than KVD. Pretty sure his Lewisville record got knocked off by a kid fishing in the crappie house!

Actually, KVD beat my record first, it has been reset 3 times since I had it. 11-8 is what the fish weighed. EXACTLY 11 and 1.2 lbs. That was in 1998, a LONG TIME ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday. 23.5" long and 19.5" girth, BIG FISH and I thought I had a catfish on, so I went to the back of the boat to get the keys to get the net, but she surfaced first and I gave up all attention to the net. Threw the keys down and got her up and in the boat. GREAT fish for anywhere in Texas, ESPECIALLY LEWSIVLLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also caught a 9.18 out of there helping a friend prefish for Champs, too. Thanks for posting the pict. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

It's right between s### and syphilis in the dictionary

Sals and syphilis?

Yeah, I guess that is why I wasted so much time on it, because I wasn't catching any fish. See above picture. I also caught my 4th biggest bass of 9.18 out of there, too. So, no need to go to this rat hope of a lake, based on his comments, because there are no bass in it.

Common, MAN! Spend some time on it and learn the nuances of it and learn how to catch some big fish out of there. Just ask Okie Poke, HE KNOWS. MOF, we fished together one morning and had about a 14 lb stringer on our top 5 fish and I MISSED a big one that day, too. To each his own, I guess. Just don't count on me as one of your followers, I guesss.

Tight lines ,keep safe and good luck. EXP. on Lake Lewisville.

Thad Rains

Sorry I replied like that. I just spent so much time on the lake that I know it pretty wel. Got lucky a couple of times, too.

tr

You need to get back to Gay Hubbard and fish the rocks

Thad you're the man, great photograph

I guess I ought to get my guide license back, because LOTS of people are asking for free advice on how to fish Lewisville. Glad to help them, but it took LOTS of time to get the information that I am giving freely, so I hope you enjoy it. Glad to help them, but it just seems odd. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

Most people have been nice when asking for information, but a couple of guys just says "gimme'all the information on where to catch fish so I can win a T". THEY did not get any information from me, so if you are going to ask nicely, I can help, but if you give me an order to help, NO DICE. Sorry I put this up, but some people just rankled my tail feathers.

tr

That's interesting considering there is a tournament there this weekend.

I'd hire you. I do decent at Lewisville, but definitely don't kill it.

TTO results validated some replies.

Brandon Dickenson is an absolute hammer on Lewisville