Located on the main stem of the Brazos River, Lake Whitney is a popular destination for vacationers from both directions. Situated conveniently between the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area (80 miles south) and Waco (30 miles north), the lake is subject relatively high traffic water on weekends throughout the year, though skiers, jet skiers and fisherman alike manage to operate simultaneously without getting in each other’s way. With an area of just over 37 square miles, the comparatively small lake is a relatively large tourist draw for its size, home to several scenic parks and marinas. Regarded as one of the most aesthetically-blessed lake spectacles in the state, Lake Whitney is also noted for its diversity below the water level, proving to be a truly remarkable experience for fisherman of all skill levels. Lake Whitney’s waters provides Texas with some of the best smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass and striped bass fishing in the state. The lake also offers substantial largemouth bass, crappie and sunfish populations, though it is better known for the other species.The striped bass is arguably the most popular of Lake Whitney’s game fish. Striped bass fishers will have the best luck in the months March through May, when they are most active. The striped bass can be caught either from the boat or from the shore. Boat fishermen should keep an eye out for large schools of shad, on which striped bass love to feed, often accumulating around brush, log and wood buildups. The later summer months will see the striped bass retire to deeper depths and cooler waters, so fish accordingly. In the fall, striped bass can be found swimming on all depth levels, making both fishing off the top and the bottom a viable strategy. White bass, the other popular bass in the area, are best fished in the main reservoir from April to November, commonly found along submerged wood and in shallower water. Spring is the spawning season sending a large contingent of the white bass population up the Brazos and Nolan rivers.