Fishing at Lofland Lake, Rockwall County, Texas

• Overview

  This water sits in Rockwall County, Texas. It stands 531 feet above sea level. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Rockwall County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is McLendon-Chisholm, 3.6 miles away. It is 13 miles to Garland, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lofland Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, channel catfish and white crappie. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Lofland Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 43°F in January and 83°F in July. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Lofland Lake by conditions rather than dates. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Wallace Lake, 1.3 miles out. Where Lofland Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.