Fishing Burson Lake in Briscoe County, Texas

• Overview

  Briscoe County in Texas is where Burson Lake sits. It stands 2,188 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 18 acres — small enough to read in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. The closest town, Memphis, is 30 miles distant. Amarillo is the closest city, 70 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Burson Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On Burson Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Sunken banks and old ditches show as changes in surface texture.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 40°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Burson Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Luther Lake at 4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Burson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.