Hubbard Lake Number 1 Fishing in Hill County, Texas

• Overview

  Hubbard Lake Number 1 is one of the Hill County listings for Texas. It stands 610 feet above sea level. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The town to know is Hubbard, 2.4 miles out. For a city, Waco is 27 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. Most people fish the same few areas, which leaves the rest quiet.

• Where to Fish on Hubbard Lake Number 1

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover Florida largemouth bass. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 84°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Hubbard Lakes, 0.4 miles away. Confirm before you fish this water.