Ovalo Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ovalo Lake sits within Taylor County in Texas. Elevation runs to 2,047 feet. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Taylor County standards. Potosi sits 15 miles from the bank. Winters lies 17 miles off, Abilene another 20 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Ovalo Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Read Ovalo Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 43°F in January and 82°F in July. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ovalo Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lake Bulger is 4.2 miles off. Where Ovalo Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.