Polk County · reservoir
Hortense Lake
Hortense Lake is a reservoir in Polk County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
94°
75°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
94°
76°
12 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
99°
71°
6 mph
19%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Kennedy Creek0.8 mi
- Cannon Creek0.9 mi
- Hickman Creek2.4 mi
- Lime Branch2.3 mi
- Clear Prong4.0 mi
- Dickens Branch4.8 mi
- Dabbs Creek6.1 mi
- Lake Tomahawk Number Two6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hortense Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hortense Lake?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hortense Lake?+
Hortense Lake is a reservoir in Polk County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.