Lake Limestone Fishing
The level today, plus ramps, records and limits on 12,553 acres in Leon County, Robertson County and Limestone County.
- 12,553acres
- 43 ftmax depth
- 4boat ramps
- 11.75 lbrecord bass
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Lake Limestone by the numbers
Lake Limestone covers 12,553 acres with a maximum depth of 43 feet, has held water since 1978 and sits in the TPWD Prairies & Lakes region, in Leon County, Robertson County and Limestone County. Location: on the Navasota River 15 miles southeast of Groesbeck on FM 3371 in Leon, Robertson, and Limestone counties.
For largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and white bass, the TPWD rating here is good.
In 2004 an angler set the lake bass mark at 11.75 pounds.
Clarity tends to be stained; the lake carries cattails, hydrilla, lily pads, pondweed, water hyacinth, willows; level changes are listed as 1-3 feet.
Controlling authority: Brazos River Authority (BRA) (903) 529-2141. Lake Limestone facts from the TPWD lake page, checked October 2026.
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Hourly Lake Limestone stage from TWDB, measured from full pool.
Texas Water Development Board, Water Data for Texas, reading dated 2026-10-14. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 10:32 pm ET. 30 day chart on TWDB.
USGS has no current reading for these gauges.
How Lake Limestone rates for each fish
Survey based ratings for Lake Limestone from TPWD biologists.
Bars: 4 excellent, 3 good, 2 fair, 1 poor.
TPWD lists the main species here as Largemouth bass, White bass, Crappie, Channel, blue and flathead catfish.
Lake Limestone lake records
The biggest fish TPWD has on file for Lake Limestone.
| Species | Weight (lb) | Length (in) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue catfish | 61.13 | 47 | 2015-03-13 |
| Flathead catfish | 27.61 | 38.5 | 2013-09-21 |
| Freshwater drum | 21.9 | 32.1 | 2004-06-05 |
| Longnose gar | 18.25 | 50 | 1993-08-26 |
| Largemouth bass | 11.75 | 25.5 | 2004-12-11 |
| Channel catfish | 7.2 | 24.4 | 2009-11-21 |
| Bowfin | 7 | 25.75 | 2020-05-10 |
| Spotted gar | 5.75 | 32.64 | 1993-08-26 |
| White crappie | 3.3 | 19 | 2018-03-17 |
| Black crappie | 3 | 16 | 2025-03-25 |
| White bass | 2.9 | 18 | 2013-04-02 |
| Gizzard shad | 1.38 | 15.5 | 2001-03-23 |
Lake Limestone records: TPWD water body records, list updated October 8, 2026. Retrieved October 2026.
Public access points on Lake Limestone
TPWD records 4 access points on the lake, where 4 offer a boat ramp and 0 a marina.
BRA Park #1
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (903) 529-2141
Ramp detailsLimestone County Park #2
Three lane ramp; no fee. (903) 529-2141
Ramp detailsLimestone County Park #3
Three lane ramp; no fee. (903) 529-2141
Ramp detailsLeon County Park
Two lane ramp; no fee; restrooms, parking, picnic areas. (903) 529-2141
Ramp detailsTPWD access layer (14 points) and the TPWD Lake Limestone ramp list, checked October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Lake Limestone
The statewide freshwater limits listed below cover Lake Limestone.
| Species | Daily bag | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5 | 14 in minimum |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| Hybrid striped bass | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White bass | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in minimum |
| White crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
| Black crappie | 25 | 10 in minimum |
Limits for Lake Limestone from the TPWD Outdoor Annual, 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027), checked October 2026.
Recent stockings in Lake Limestone
| Year | Species | Number | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lone star bass | 145,236 | Fingerling |
| 2025 | Lone star bass | 138,265 | Fingerling |
Lake Limestone stocking: TPWD stocking by water body, retrieved October 2026.
Upcoming and recent events on Lake Limestone
| Date | Event | Organizer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 2026 TBN North Central Region Club Qualifier 3 – Lake Limestone | Texas B.A.S.S. Nation | completed |
Tournament dates for Lake Limestone from each organizer, retrieved October 2026.
Bait stops and guide services near Lake Limestone
- Running Branch MarinaKosse, 20 miles west of the lake, (254) 729-5474
- Teague Tactical Supply & Sporting GoodsTeague, 22 miles north of the lake, (254) 739-2551
- Fort Parker State Park Boat Launch, 24 miles northwest of the lake
Shop and guide sources for Lake Limestone: OpenStreetMap, store locators and guide websites (October 2026).
Alongside Lake Limestone
Fort Parker State Park Lake
22 miles northwest, 725 acres
Lake Mexia
27 miles northwest, 1,048 acres
Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir
42 miles northwest, 2,010 acres
Houston County Lake
43 miles east, 1,330 acres
- Leon CountyFishing access across the county
- Robertson CountyFishing access across the county
- Limestone CountyFishing access across the county
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Know the fish at Lake Limestone
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Before you fish Lake Limestone, some answers
What are the dimensions of Lake Limestone?
The TPWD figure for Lake Limestone is 12,553 surface acres and is 43 feet deep at its deepest point.
When was Lake Limestone built?
It was impounded in 1978 on Navasota River.
How heavy is the top largemouth from Lake Limestone?
Per TPWD records, the top largemouth weighed 11.75 pounds and measured 25.5 inches, caught 2004-12-11.
What other lake records does Lake Limestone hold?
Blue catfish 61.13 lb; Flathead catfish 27.61 lb; Freshwater drum 21.9 lb.
Which species rate highest at Lake Limestone?
The TPWD ratings are largemouth bass good; catfish good; crappie good; white bass good; sunfish poor.
How many places can I launch on Lake Limestone?
TPWD lists 4 boat ramps on Lake Limestone, and 4 of them charge no fee.
Where is the live gauge for Lake Limestone?
The Lake Limestone level box on this page refreshes hourly from TWDB and shows the gap to full pool.
Which rules cover Lake Limestone?
Lake Limestone uses the statewide rules, with largemouth at 5 a day and 14 inches or longer.
Does Lake Limestone get stocked fish?
TPWD stocked 145,236 fingerling lone star bass in 2026, and 2 stocking events are on record since 2025.
When does the next event run on Lake Limestone?
Most recent: 2026 TBN North Central Region Club Qualifier 3 – Lake Limestone on 2026-03-22, run by Texas B.A.S.S. Nation.
Is there a bait shop near Lake Limestone?
Running Branch Marina, in Kosse, sits about 20 miles from Lake Limestone, one of 3 shops listed above.
What state parks are close to Lake Limestone?
Nearby, TPWD lists Fort Parker State Park and Fort Boggy State Park.
Heading to Lake Limestone?
Every Texas lake on this site has the same ramp, record and limit details.