Old City Lake Fishing near Robert Lee, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Old City Lake in Coke County, Texas. Around the bank it is dry hill. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. Robert Lee at 12 miles is the nearest place to stop. Abilene sits 50 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Old City Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include channel catfish, bluegill and Rio Grande longear sunfish. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Read Old City Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 83°F and January near 44°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Old City Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Mountain Creek Reservoir, 11 miles away. The position on Old City Lake is worth confirming on the day.