Walters Lake Fishing Guide, Kerr County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Walters Lake falls inside Kerr County. It lies 1,716 feet above sea level. It is high ground by Texas standards. Medina is the closest town at 9.2 miles. San Antonio is the closest city, 50 miles away. Close by you have: Falls Lake out at 3.4 miles, Dam C Lake after 6.8 miles, Mosher Little Lake out at 7.6 miles, Hadfield Lake after 8.3 miles and Montague Lake out at 8.4 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Walters Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include redbreast sunfish, Guadalupe bass, Texas logperch, greenthroat darter and green sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. At Walters Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 80°F; by January the average is down near 47°F. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Walters Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Falls Lake at 3.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Walters Lake carry more weight than any list.