La Joya Lake near La Joya: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  La Joya Lake stands in Hidalgo County, Texas. This is scrub and brush ground. The water covers around 343 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. With 5.5 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Hidalgo County list. The nearest place of any size is La Joya, 1.1 miles away. Penitas is 3.7 miles and Sullivan City 4.5 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on La Joya Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include lowland cichlid and Rio Grande cichlid. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On La Joya Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 86°F, the coldest about 58°F. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish La Joya Lake. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Walker Lake is 2.1 miles off. Rules at La Joya Lake are worth checking on the day.