Upper Pauls Lake Fishing in Bailey County, Texas

• Overview

  The Bailey County entry here is Upper Pauls Lake, in Texas. Height above sea level is 3,724 feet. Roughly 26 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Our Bailey County list holds plenty of bigger water. Muleshoe lies 17 miles from the water. Lubbock is the closest city, 57 miles away. If this one is busy: Lower Goose Lake 2.3 miles off, Lower White Lake at 4.1 miles, Baileyboro Lake 6.2 miles off, Coyote Lake at 13 miles and Silver Lake 14 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Upper Pauls Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. At Upper Pauls Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Note where you had the first touch and work back over it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 37°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Upper Pauls Lake more years than not. After heavy rain, give the water a day to settle.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Lower Goose Lake is 2.3 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Upper Pauls Lake.