Fishing at Mayfield Lake, Briscoe County, Texas

• Overview

  Mayfield Lake is a Briscoe County water, Texas side. It lies 3,238 feet above sea level. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. For supplies, Tulia is 19 miles out. For a city, Amarillo is 56 miles off. Others worth noting: Mackenzie Reservoir within 4.4 miles, Hay Lake lies 16 miles on, Tule Lake within 17 miles, Lake Graham lies 19 miles on and Edgemon Lake within 19 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Mayfield Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include walleye, flathead catfish, blue catfish, largemouth bass and Florida largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Mayfield Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 36°F for January. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Mayfield Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Mackenzie Reservoir at 4.4 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Mayfield Lake may have changed since it was mapped.