Kilroy Lake Fishing Guide, Bexar County, Texas

• Overview

  Bexar County, Texas, is where Kilroy Lake sits. It sits in scrub and brush. The water covers some 65 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Size puts it in the front rank of our Bexar County list. The closest town, Von Ormy, is 3.5 miles distant. San Antonio is the closest city, 9.9 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Kilroy Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and spotted bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The near bank of Kilroy Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 84°F and January at 51°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Kilroy Lake regularly works to that calendar. Late summer often means an early start or nothing at all.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. O R Mitchell Lake 1, 2.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Kilroy Lake if anything is unclear.