Felton Lower Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  McLennan County, Texas, is where Felton Lower Lake sits. The bank gives way to pine and hardwood. It runs to roughly 41 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The nearest place of any size is Mart, 7.9 miles away. Beyond it, Riesel at 8.2 miles and Bellmead at 9 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Felton Lower Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, largemouth bass, white crappie, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Fish Felton Lower Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 46°F in January up to 84°F in July. The surface stays open the year round. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That shapes the year on Felton Lower Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Felton Upper Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Felton Lower Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.