Flipping & Pitching Fishing on Lake Lewisville
Lake Lewisville · Texas · South Central
This large north Texas impoundment, covering approximately 29,000 acres, serves as a crucial water supply and flood control reservoir. Its character is defined by extensive standing timber, especially in the upper reaches, deep creek channels, riprap, and fluctuating hydrilla growth. The fishery is well-regarded for solid largemouth bass and prolific white bass.
Flipping uses a shortened line for pendulum-style presentations within 15 feet. Pitching covers 15–40 feet with an underhand cast. Both deliver baits silently into docks, laydowns, and grass edges. Big bass in heavy cover are the target — this is where giants live.
Flipping & Pitching Setup for Lake Lewisville
| Rod | 7'3"–7'6" heavy or extra-heavy casting rod, fast action |
| Reel | 7.1:1–8.1:1 baitcaster |
| Line | 50–65 lb braid or 20–25 lb fluorocarbon |
| Weight | 3/8–1 oz pegged tungsten, matched to cover density |
| Hook | 4/0–5/0 straight shank flipping hook |
Seasonal Tactics on Lake Lewisville
Lake: Largemouth move shallow to spawn, often found around emergent grass, flooded timber, and protected coves. Spinnerbaits, jigs, and Texas-rigged soft plastics are effective.
Flipping & Pitching: Pitch to buck brush and flooded timber during pre-spawn. Jig or crawfish-colored creature bait.
Lake: Bass retreat to deeper creek channels, timber lines, and main lake points, often relating to the thermocline. Deep cranking, football jigs, and Carolina rigs prove productive in 15-25 feet.
Flipping & Pitching: Punch through grass mats with 1–1.5 oz weights. Fish the shade under mats where big bass hide from heat.
Lake: As water temperatures cool, bass become more active and pursue schooling baitfish in open water and along channel edges. Topwater, jerkbaits, and lipless crankbaits shine.
Flipping & Pitching: Target dock ends and remaining grass. Fish move shallower as water cools.
Lake: Bass school up on deep structure like main lake points, submerged humps, and channel bends. Jigging spoons, Alabama rigs, and slow-rolled deep crankbaits are go-to choices in 25-40 feet.
Flipping & Pitching: Slow flip to deep docks and boat lifts. Swim the bait down slowly on the fall.
Best Conditions
Thick grass mats, laydowns, dock pilings, boat houses, flooded bushes; murky water; spawn and post-spawn; summer shade
Watch the line, not the water. Set the hook the instant the line twitches or moves sideways — bass in cover bite and spit fast.
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