Palo Duro Reservoir in Hansford County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Hansford County, Texas, sits Palo Duro Reservoir. The country round it is farm and woodlot from end to end. It sits higher than most water we list in Texas. The closest town, Spearman, is 11 miles distant. Gruver is 15 miles and Perryton 21 miles. Within a short drive: Shultz Lake 13 miles away, Stinson Reservoir near enough 15 miles, Optima Lake 21 miles away, Wheatheart Feeders Lake near enough 28 miles and Sunset Lake 29 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Palo Duro Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Hansford County include walleye, blue catfish and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Palo Duro Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 79°F in July and bottom out at 34°F in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Palo Duro Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Shultz Lake, 13 miles out. Signs at Palo Duro Reservoir carry more weight than any list.