Lake J B Thomas Fishing Guide, Scurry County, Texas

• Overview

  Scurry County, Texas, is where Lake J B Thomas sits. Height above sea level is 2,221 feet. This is big water, about 11.2 sq miles, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. With about 43 miles of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Of the waters listed here in Scurry County, this is the largest. Start from Snyder, 18 miles down the road. After that come Colorado City at 23 miles and Big Spring at 29 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake J B Thomas

  The basin drops to a measured 64 feet. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention walleye, bluegill, gizzard shad and common carp. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At Lake J B Thomas the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 82°F and January near 41°F on the long-run figures. The surface stays open the year round. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. At Lake J B Thomas the season follows that pattern closely. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Dunn Lake sits 5.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake J B Thomas for certain.