Fishing Manadas Creek Lake in Webb County, Texas

• Overview

  Manadas Creek Lake sits in Webb County, out in Texas. It lies 456 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 22 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Webb County are larger. For supplies, Laredo is 6 miles out. Laredo sits 6.2 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Manadas Creek Lake

  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. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention green sunfish, bluegill and largemouth bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Manadas Creek Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 87°F; the cold one sits at 55°F. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Manadas Creek Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Middle Pasture Lake at 3.4 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Manadas Creek Lake in what we hold.