Lake Crook Fishing in Lamar County, Texas

• Overview

  Lake Crook lies in Lamar County, Texas. Pine and hardwood runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to roughly 1,048 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. There is roughly 8.7 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks among the bigger water on our Texas list. The town to know is Paris, 4.3 miles out. Then Powderly, 7.3 miles, and Reno, 8 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Crook

  The basin drops to a measured 24 feet. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, channel catfish, common carp and white crappie. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. Take Lake Crook a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 82°F, while January sits near 41°F. The surface stays open the year round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Lake Crook more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Lake Gibbons, 3.8 miles out. Confirm before you fish Lake Crook.