Fishing Lake Fensterwald in Wheeler County, Texas

• Overview

  Lake Fensterwald stands in Wheeler County, Texas. This is rolling hill ground. It runs to roughly 79 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is among the larger waters listed here for Wheeler County. The nearest town is Wheeler, 11 miles away. Canadian follows at 22 miles, then Shamrock at 27 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Fensterwald

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Wheeler County include green sunfish, yellow bullhead, black bullhead and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Lake Fensterwald as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 35°F in January up to 80°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Lake Fensterwald runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Soil Conservation Service Site 22 Reservoir at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Lake Fensterwald as something to verify.