Lamar Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Lamar County end of Texas holds Lamar Lake. The bank is 515 feet above sea level. Roughly 39 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Nearest town is Powderly, 2.7 miles off. Then Paris, 8 miles, and Lone Star, 9.1 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water. Quiet on weekdays, busier when the weather turns fine.

• Where to Fish on Lamar Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, largemouth bass, green sunfish and warmouth. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Lamar Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 41°F to 82°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on Lamar Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir, 4.1 miles away. Where Lamar Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.