Le Wallen Lake Number 1 Fishing in Palo Pinto County, Texas

• Overview

  Le Wallen Lake Number 1 lies within the bounds of Palo Pinto County, Texas. It sits at 886 feet above sea level. It measures about 29 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest place of any size is Mineral Wells, 16 miles away. Fort Worth sits 48 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Le Wallen Lake Number 1

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, channel catfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, threadfin shad and dusky darter. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 84°F for July and 44°F for January. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Anyone fishing this water regularly works to that calendar. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Le Wallen Lake Number 2 sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at this water for certain.