Old City Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Old City Lake in Eastland County, Texas. It stands 1,486 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Eastland County list. 1.9 miles away sits Eastland, the nearest town. Ranger follows at 7.7 miles, then Cisco at 11 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Old City Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records collected within a few miles name largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and white crappie. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Old City Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 43°F in January to roughly 82°F in July. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Old City Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Lake Olden, 2.1 miles away. Confirm access to Old City Lake locally before you travel.