Luckey Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Bexar County, Texas, sits Luckey Lake. The surroundings are open low country. About 16 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 6.3 miles away sits Lackland Air Force Base, the nearest settlement. It is 14 miles to San Antonio, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Luckey Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, warmouth, green sunfish, largemouth bass and mozambique tilapia. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The near bank of Luckey Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 51°F to 83°F. There is no cold season worth the name. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Luckey Lake fishes to that pattern most years. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lost Pond is 6.4 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Luckey Lake.