Lake Alan Henry Fishing Guide, Kent County, Texas

• Overview

  Kent County, Texas, is where Lake Alan Henry sits. It stands 2,208 feet above sea level. At 4.2 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The shoreline runs to about 25 miles, far more than one trip can cover. By surface area it heads our Kent County listings. The closest town, Post, is 21 miles distant. For a city, Lubbock is 59 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Alan Henry

  The basin drops to a measured 75 feet. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, Florida largemouth bass and spotted bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Lake Alan Henry where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 41°F in January. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Lake Alan Henry runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. This is a reservoir by origin, with the deepest water near the dam. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Justiceburg Lake at 8 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lake Alan Henry are worth checking on the day.