L V Worley Lake Fishing in Cottle County, Texas

• Overview

  Out in Cottle County, Texas, sits L V Worley Lake. The surface lies 1,657 feet up. It covers about 16 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. For supplies, Paducah is 8.8 miles out. For a city, Wichita Falls is 96 miles off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on L V Worley Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records collected within a few miles name green sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At L V Worley Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in January and 84°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. L V Worley Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Paducah Golf Club Lake, 7.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat L V Worley Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.