Lake Pauline Fishing in Hardeman County, Texas

• Overview

  Texas holds Lake Pauline, in Hardeman County. Elevation runs to 1,490 feet. Surface area runs to roughly 584 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. You are looking at roughly 5.0 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. Quanah is the closest town at 4.8 miles. The nearest city of size is Wichita Falls, 72 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Lake Pauline

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include orangespotted sunfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At Lake Pauline the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 84°F, with January the cold end at about 39°F. No part of the year shuts this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Lake Pauline.

• 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. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Quanah Country Club South Lake, 6.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Lake Pauline.