Bivins Lake Fishing near Canyon, Texas

• Overview

  Bivins Lake stands in Randall County, Texas. What surrounds it is open valley. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. The closest town, Canyon, is 7.7 miles away. It is 17 miles to Amarillo, the nearest city. Near neighbours include: Frog Lake near enough 5.7 miles, Palo Duro Club Lake about 8.8 miles, Lake Tanglewood near enough 14 miles, Currie Lake about 15 miles and Montgomery Lake near enough 16 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Bivins Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Survey and observation records for Randall County include gizzard shad, white crappie and green sunfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Bivins Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 78°F, the coldest about 35°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Bivins Lake around it. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Frog Lake, 5.7 miles away. Nothing on Bivins Lake should be assumed from this page alone.