World Class Bass Fishing on Texas Premier Lakes
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Eighthour guided bass fishing on Texas premier lakesTarget largemouth, smallmouth, and white bass species effectivelyExpert captain with twenty years local fishing experiencePicture yourself on some of Texas' most productive bass waters with Captain Cory Miles, a seasoned guide who's been working these lakes for over two decades. This full-day fishing adventure takes you to Lake Amistad, O.H. Ivie, or Amistad Reservoir—all top-rated destinations where trophy bass grow fat and fight hard. You'll spend eight solid hours targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and white bass from a brand-new 2024 Bass Cat STS that cuts through the water like butter, powered by a Mercury Pro XS 250 HP that gets you to the fish fast. Perfect for couples or small groups of up to three anglers, this private trip gives you Cory's undivided attention and access to his decades of local knowledge.
Captain Cory knows these Texas lakes like the back of his hand, and he's got the boat to match his expertise. That 2024 Bass Cat STS isn't just pretty to look at—it's built for serious bass fishing, with all the electronics and storage you need for a productive day. You'll start early to beat the heat and make the most of prime feeding times, hitting structure and cover where big bass like to ambush baitfish. Cory provides water to keep you hydrated and a cooler to keep your catch fresh, plus essential gear if you don't have your own. The beauty of a private charter means you set the pace—whether you want to focus on technique, chase numbers, or hunt for that wall-hanger bass. These lakes offer incredible diversity, from deep water structure fishing to shallow cover work, so there's always a backup plan when conditions change.
Texas bass fishing means adapting to what the fish want, and Captain Cory's arsenal covers all the bases. On Lake Amistad's rocky structure, you might be throwing crankbaits along bluff walls or working plastic worms through brush piles. O.H. Ivie calls for different tactics—maybe topwater action early morning or spinnerbaits around submerged timber. The key is reading the water and the fish's mood, something that comes with years of experience on these specific lakes. You'll learn to work everything from shallow flats where bass cruise for shad to deep ledges where they stack up during hot summer days. Cory's got the electronics dialed in to find fish-holding structure, but he also knows the subtle signs—bird activity, bait movement, water color changes—that separate good guides from great ones. Whether you're a beginner learning to feel that first tick on a Texas rig or an experienced angler fine-tuning your technique, you'll pick up tricks that'll make you a better bass fisherman.
These Texas lakes consistently produce bass that make your heart pound, and each species offers its own brand of excitement. Lake Amistad's largemouth bass are legendary for good reason—they grow big and fight dirty in this nutrient-rich border water. You might hook into a six-pounder that bulldogs toward deep water or explodes on a topwater bait in two feet of water. The smallmouth bass here are bronze beauties that jump like they're spring-loaded, often surprising anglers who expect only largemouth in Texas waters. White bass provide non-stop action when they're schooled up, hitting everything you throw and bending rods double. O.H. Ivie serves up similar variety but with its own personality—clearer water that demands finesse presentations and bass that have seen plenty of lures. Captain Cory knows the seasonal patterns on all these lakes, from pre-spawn staging areas to summer deep-water haunts where big bass wait out the heat.
Largemouth bass are the main event on these Texas waters, and for good reason. These green giants can push eight pounds or better, especially in Lake Amistad's fertile waters where they gorge on shad, crawfish, and anything else that moves. Spring finds them shallow and aggressive, perfect for sight fishing during the spawn. Summer pushes them deeper to ledges and structure where they ambush schools of baitfish. Fall brings some of the year's best action as they fatten up for winter, hitting everything from buzzbaits to deep-diving crankbaits. What makes Texas largemouth special is their attitude—they hit hard, fight harder, and grow to impressive sizes in these productive lakes.
Smallmouth bass might surprise you in these Texas waters. Lake Amistad's rocky structure creates perfect smallmouth habitat, and these bronze fighters are pound-for-pound the strongest bass that swims. They love rocky points, bluff walls, and anywhere crawfish hide in the rocks. When a three-pound smallmouth hits your crankbait near a rocky ledge, you'll think you hooked something twice its size. They jump more than largemouth and never give up until they're in the net. Best fishing typically runs from late spring through fall when they're most active in the rocks.
White bass turn these lakes electric when they school up and feed. These silver bullets might not grow huge—most run one to three pounds—but they make up for size with pure aggression. When you find a school feeding on shad, you can catch them as fast as you can cast. They hit spoons, small crankbaits, and jigs with reckless abandon, often doubling up on every cast. Spring and fall offer the best white bass action when they move shallow to feed, but Captain Cory knows the summer patterns too when they suspend over deep water.
Captain Cory Miles brings over twenty years of guiding experience to every trip, along with intimate knowledge of Lake Amistad, O.H. Ivie, and Amistad Reservoir that only comes from fishing them year-round. His 2024 Bass Cat STS and Mercury Pro XS
Your fishing machine for chasing Texas bass is a brand-new 2024 Bass Cat STS that cuts through the water like butter. This 20-footer packs serious power with its Mercury Pro XS 250 HP engine, hitting speeds up to 65 knots when you need to cover water fast between fishing spots. Built specifically for bass fishing, she's rock-solid stable when you're fighting fish and roomy enough for 3 anglers to work comfortably. Whether you're targeting largemouth bass in the shallows, chasing smallmouth around rocky points, or finding schools of white bass in open water, this rig gets you there quickly and keeps you fishing all day. Captain Cory has this boat dialed in perfectly for Lake Amistad's diverse waters - from deep structure fishing to working the shoreline cover where the big ones hide.
Micropterus SalmoidesThese green giants with the oversized mouths are what most folks think of when they hear "bass fishing." Around here, they typically run 2-4 pounds, but we see plenty of 6+ pounders that'll test your drag. You'll find them hanging around submerged timber, rocky points, and grass lines—especially in 8-15 feet of water during summer heat. Spring and fall are prime time when they're shallow and aggressive. What makes largemouth special is that explosive strike and the way they jump when hooked. Plus, they taste great if you want to keep a few for dinner. My go-to tip for these Texas lakes: throw a dark-colored jig around those limestone ledges early morning or late evening. They love to ambush prey from that structure, and you'll feel that thump when they hit.
Micropterus DolomieuSmallmouth bass are the bronze-backed bulldogs that'll give you the fight of your life pound-for-pound. Most run 1-3 pounds around these rocky Texas lakes, but they scrap like fish twice their size. You'll find them on rocky points, bluff walls, and chunk rock—anywhere there's hard bottom and clear water. They prefer deeper structure than largemouth, often holding 20-30 feet down in summer. Fall through spring offers the best action when they're more active in cooler water. What sets smallmouth apart is that incredible fight—they jump, dive, and never quit until they're in the boat. The meat is excellent too, firm and mild. My local trick for these lakes: use a drop-shot rig with a small finesse worm around those steep rocky banks. Let it fall to bottom and barely twitch it—they can't resist that subtle presentation.
Morone ChrysopsWhite bass are the scrappy silver fighters that'll bend your rod double once you find a school. These guys typically run 1-2 pounds and 12-15 inches, but they make up for size with pure fight. Look for them in open water, usually suspended 15-25 feet down over main lake points and humps. Spring is magic when they move shallow to spawn, but summer and fall can be fantastic when they're chasing shad in schools. What guests love most is the action—when you find them, you'll catch multiple fish fast. They're also some of the best eating fish in these lakes, with firm white meat. Here's the trick: when you see birds diving or shad jumping on the surface, get over there quick with small spoons or white jigs. Those bass are feeding underneath, and you'll catch them as fast as you can drop a line.
Lake O.H. Ivie