O R Mitchell Lake 1 Fishing near Von Ormy, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, O R Mitchell Lake 1 falls inside Bexar County. Land around it is warm green lowland. Around 58 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 1.5 miles of margin, front to back. The closest town, Von Ormy, is 1.6 miles away. San Antonio is the closest city, 12 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Baker Lake 2.8 miles, Kilroy Lake sits 2.9 miles out, Lost Pond 3.8 miles, Grothaus Lake sits 5.7 miles out and Luckey Lake 6.5 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on O R Mitchell Lake 1

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and spotted bass. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On this water the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 84°F; by January the average is down near 51°F. There is no dead season here at all. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. This water fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Baker Lake at 2.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.