Brown Lake Fishing near Cotulla, Texas

• Overview

  Brown Lake belongs to La Salle County, Texas. It stands 394 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Cotulla, is 26 miles away. Gardendale is 26 miles away, with Dilley at 30 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Brown Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name Alligator gar. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Brown Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 86°F, the coldest about 53°F. Winter is simply the pleasant end of an unbroken season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Brown Lake. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. James Donnell Lake Number 2 sits 13 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Brown Lake before loading the car.