Duda Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Texas holds Duda Lake, in Stonewall County. It sits at 1,706 feet above sea level. It covers about 21 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Texas listings. For supplies, Knox City is 30 miles out. For a city, Abilene is 68 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Duda Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention channel catfish, common carp and largemouth bass. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Work Duda Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 83°F for July and 41°F for January. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Duda Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Landreth Lake sits 3.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Duda Lake in particular, ask before you travel.