Fishing White River Lake in Crosby County, Texas

• Overview

  White River Lake sits within Crosby County in Texas. The surface lies 2,359 feet up. It measures some 919 acres, and wind has room to build across it. With 8.5 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Nothing else we list in Crosby County covers more water. Nearest town is Spur, 13 miles off. Crosbyton lies 16 miles off, Ralls another 22 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on White River Lake

  Measured depth reaches about 45 feet at the deepest point. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include walleye, Florida largemouth bass and white crappie. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On White River Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 40°F to 82°F. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing White River Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir, 8.6 miles away. Check the position on White River Lake before loading the car.