Flathead Catfish

If you're after a true whiskerfish, Rowlett, Texas, offers some excellent flathead catfish opportunities, primarily in Lake Ray Hubbard. This lake's structure, including submerged timber, creek channels, and riprap along the bridges and causeways, provides ideal habitat for these ambush predators. The best time to target flatheads is during the warmer months, from late spring through early fall, when they are most active. Night fishing is particularly productive as these fish become more active under the cover of darkness. For bank access, try fishing along the shorelines of parks like Rowlett Community Park or Lakeside Park. A local tip: Use live bait such as sunfish or bullheads fished on a Carolina rig near submerged structure to entice the biggest flatheads. Be prepared for a strong fight; these fish can reach impressive sizes in Ray Hubbard. The flathead catfish population is healthy, with consistent reports of catches exceeding 50 pounds.