Benson Lake Fishing near Ransom Canyon, Texas

• Overview

  Benson Lake belongs to Lubbock County, Texas. It lies 3,054 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 14 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is high ground by Texas standards. The closest town, Ransom Canyon, is 3.8 miles away. It is 6.8 miles to Lubbock, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Benson Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists striped bass, walleye and channel catfish. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. At Benson Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 39°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Benson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records show it does not hold water year-round. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Clear Water Lake, 0.5 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Benson Lake.