Holmes Lake in Scurry County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Holmes Lake is set in Scurry County, Texas. It lies 2,385 feet above sea level. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Scurry County list. For supplies, Snyder is 17 miles out. Post is 32 miles and Colorado City 32 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Holmes Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The near bank of Holmes Lake is often the one people ignore. If you have heard of anything round here it will be Lake J B Thomas, 11 miles off.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 42°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Holmes Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lake J B Thomas, 11 miles away. The position on Holmes Lake is worth confirming on the day.