Fishing Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake in Kent County, Texas

• Overview

  Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake lies in Kent County, Texas. Around the bank it is oak and grass. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. Supplies mean a trip to Rotan, 24 miles off. Spur is 24 miles away, with Snyder at 32 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Read Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 82°F for July and 41°F for January. Cold never closes this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake around it. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Jayton City Lake, 8.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Bilby Wallace Ranch Lake if anything is unclear.