Fishing at Vaquillas Lake Number 1, Webb County, Texas

• Overview

  You will find Vaquillas Lake Number 1 in Webb County, Texas. It lies 610 feet above sea level. You are 28 miles from Laredo. Laredo is the closest city, 28 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Lake Casa Blanca 23 miles, 25 miles out stands Link Lake Number 1, Link Lake Number 2 26 miles, 27 miles out stands Manadas Creek Lake and Middle Pasture Lake 29 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Vaquillas Lake Number 1

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Read this water for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. A short cast to the right spot beats a long one to the wrong one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 86°F, the coldest about 54°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lake Casa Blanca is 23 miles off. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.