Horner Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Motley County entry here is Horner Lake, in Texas. It lies 2,431 feet above sea level. Roughly 39 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is the biggest water on our Motley County list. Some 25 miles away sits Floydada, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Lubbock, 65 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Horner Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Public wildlife records from this area list red shiner. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Work Horner Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 40°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Horner Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A marina is mapped about half a mile away. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Jack Spray Lake, 3.3 miles out. Check the position at Horner Lake before loading the car.