Lake Cooper near Olney: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Lake Cooper in Young County, Texas. Elevation runs to 1,158 feet. At 256 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The town to know is Olney, 5.5 miles out. It is 37 miles to Wichita Falls, the nearest city. More in the same country: Lake Olney at about 0.8 miles, Powell Lake (2.8 miles), Megargel Creek Reservoir at about 3.8 miles, Calvin Lake (7.1 miles) and Bridwell Lake at about 12 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Cooper

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name Florida largemouth bass, channel catfish, white bass, white crappie and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. At Lake Cooper light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 84°F and January near 41°F on the long-run figures. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Lake Cooper regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Lake Olney, 0.8 miles away. Treat Lake Cooper as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.