Anchor Lake near Gatesville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Coryell County, Texas, sits Anchor Lake. It sits at 873 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Coryell County list. Gatesville sits 3 miles from the bank. Ames follows at 6.7 miles, then Fort Cavazos at 20 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Anchor Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, channel catfish and flathead catfish. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Read Anchor Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 45°F to 83°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Anchor Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It is tagged for fishing in public mapping. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Peni-Bilt Lake at 3.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Anchor Lake.