Fishing Lake Theo in Briscoe County, Texas

• Overview

  Within Briscoe County, Texas, you have Lake Theo. Height above sea level is 2,608 feet. It measures about 35 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Texas listings. Lockney lies 29 miles from the water. Further out sit Floydada (34 miles) and Memphis (37 miles). No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Theo

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include rainbow trout, blueback herring and common carp. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Fish Lake Theo to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 39°F in January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Lake Theo to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A ramp is mapped within 100 yards. You can leave the car about 140 yards from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about 100 yards from here. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. There are toilets half a mile off. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Dry Creek Lake, 0.6 miles away. Signs at Lake Theo carry more weight than any list.