Fishing at Lake Clopton, Ellis County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Lake Clopton falls inside Ellis County. It lies 515 feet above sea level. With some 41 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is among the larger waters listed here for Ellis County. You are 4.2 miles from Red Oak. The nearest city of size is Dallas, 22 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lake Clopton

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include freckled madtom, largemouth bass, dusky darter, orangespotted sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. On Lake Clopton a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 84°F and January near 45°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Clopton.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Katy Lake is 6.4 miles distant. Rules at Lake Clopton are worth checking on the day.