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Best Flies for Fly Fishing Lake Whitney, Texas

Close-up of best fly fishing flies used on Lake Whitney for striped bass, largemouth, and sand bass
Target Striped Bass, Largemouth, Sand Bass & More

Lake Whitney offers some of the most diverse and exciting fly fishing opportunities in Central Texas. From chasing spring sand bass to casting big streamers for striped bass and largemouth, the lake is a seasonal playground for fly anglers. Whether you’re booking a guided trip or heading out on your own, here’s a breakdown of the best flies to have in your box for fly fishing Lake Whitney.

1. Clouser Minnow

Fly Fishing Species Bluegill / Sunfish

Target Species

Striped Bass, Largemouth, Sand Bass

Best Colors:

White/Chartreuse, Olive/White, Grey/White

Why it works:

This classic baitfish imitation gets down fast and has great movement. Ideal for fishing drop-offs, ledges, and submerged points where bait is pushed around by current or wind.

2. Game Changer

Fly Fishing Species Bluegill / Sunfish

Target Species

Striped Bass, Largemouth

Best Colors:

Shad patterns, Tan/White, Olive

Why it works:

These articulated streamers provide incredible movement and realism. Use a sink-tip line and strip them through deeper pockets where bass hold in the summer or fall.

3. Murdich Minnow

Fly Fishing Species Bluegill / Sunfish

Target Species

Sand Bass, Striper, Drum

Best Colors:

Silver/White, Olive

Why it works:

It’s a shad imitator with a neutral buoyancy—great for slow retrieves in schools of baitfish. Perfect in spring when sand bass are staging.

4. Woolly Bugger

Fly Fishing Species Bluegill / Sunfish

Target Species

Largemouth Bass, Drum, Sunfish

Best Colors:

Black, Olive, Rust

Why it works:

A universal fly for Texas stillwater. Fish it along rip-rap, banks, and brushy coves for aggressive post-spawn largemouth or opportunistic sunfish.

5. Carp Crack / Hybrid Worms

Fly Fishing Species Bluegill / Sunfish

Target Species

Carp, Drum

Best Colors:

Orange, Rust, Black

Why it works:

In summer, Lake Whitney carp tail up on flats. A stealthy presentation with small carp flies gets eats—especially when sight-fishing shoreline cruisers.

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