Old Lake Fishing in Clay County, Texas

• Overview

  Old Lake sits within Clay County in Texas. It lies 876 feet above sea level. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Henrietta lies 6.7 miles from the water. Then Bowie, 20 miles, and Nocona, 21 miles. Within a short drive: Dickson Lake within 3.7 miles, 3.8 miles out stands Hapgood Lake, Fields Lake within 9.3 miles, 11 miles out stands Whitley Lake and Bowie Lake within 13 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Old Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. At Old Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Watch the surface for movement before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 84°F, while January sits near 41°F. Cold never closes this one. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Old Lake. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Dickson Lake, 3.7 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Old Lake.