Bowser Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Hood County, Texas, you have Bowser Lake. Around the bank it is pine and hardwood. Nearest town is Granbury, 2.3 miles off. For a city, Fort Worth is 35 miles off. Nearest other option: Lake Granbury 4.9 miles away, Panther Branch some 8.1 miles off, Black Lake Number 5 9.3 miles away, Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake some 9.3 miles off and Glen Lake 12 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bowser Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list striped bass, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Bowser Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 44°F in January up to 84°F in July. Cold never closes this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bowser Lake. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Lake Granbury, 4.9 miles out. Treat Bowser Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.