Pat Mayse Lake

Largemouth bass are popular in Pat Mayse Lake. Spotted bass provide additional action, but they don't get very big. White bass provide an additional fishery, especially in the open water areas. Crappie fishing is generally good, especially in the lake's abundant standing timber.

The upper third of Pat Mayse Lake, upstream from Lamar Point, is heavily timbered with numerous coves and cuts which provide excellent habitat for largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Many of these coves also have margins of submerged and emergent vegetation. Rip rap on the dam provides opportunities for all species throughout the year.

Peak fishing for largemouth bass occurs during spring, mid-February through April, when fishermen concentrate on fishing the shoreline in search of spawning fish. Popular baits include plastic worms and lizards, spinnerbaits, jigs and jerk baits. Schools of largemouth bass are targeted from late summer into fall using crankbaits, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwaters. Spotted bass (Kentucky spots), a small relative of the largemouth bass, are often caught by fishermen fishing for largemouth bass in the lower lake especially during winter months. During the spawning season, crappie are caught in shallow water around submerged trees and brush.

All species at Pat Mayse Lake are managed under standard Texas statewide regulations.