Melton Hill Lake
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Melton Hill Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast: 18 Feb 2026
Report Contributor – Sydney Feistner, Region 4 Creel Clerk
Water Temperature – Mid/High 40s
Bass: Bass have been holding in the mouths of coves and along creek channels, especially where the channel swings close to structure. After the recent cold snap, fish have been somewhat lethargic and holding deeper along those channel edges. With the recent warming trend, more fish are starting to move and feed, particularly during the warmest part of the afternoon.
Crappie: Crappie are being found back in coves as well, particularly around creek channels and some grassy areas. Most fish are being located in about 25 feet of water. They are not heavily relating to brush at the moment but have also been on vertical structure along the creek channel. On colder days, they tend to position deeper in the water column. With the recent warm front, they have moved up and are holding much shallower despite the deeper water beneath them.