Refinery Lake near Big Spring: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Refinery Lake in Howard County, Texas. The bank is 2,405 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 17 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Howard County. You are 4.1 miles from Big Spring. Stanton is 24 miles away, with Colorado City at 33 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Refinery Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, common carp and flathead catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. On Refinery Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 42°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Refinery Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Comanche Lake at 4.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Refinery Lake if anything is unclear.