Lake Cliff, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Cliff sits in Dallas County, out in Texas. The surroundings are dry hill. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Dallas lies 1.9 miles from the water. Dallas is the closest city, 1.9 miles away. Neighbouring water: West Dallas Housing Project Lake roughly 3 miles, 4.6 miles out stands Wycliff Ave Lake, Exall Lake roughly 5 miles, 5.3 miles out stands Elm Fork and Little Lemmon Lake roughly 5.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Cliff

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include largemouth bass, channel catfish, common carp and bluegill. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Lake Cliff responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 86°F and January about 45°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Lake Cliff runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Toilets show in mapping about 0.9 miles away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. West Dallas Housing Project Lake, 3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Lake Cliff may have changed since it was mapped.