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4,537-acre reservoir near Comanche. The lake tops out around 29 ft. The depth chart comes from Texas Water Development Board bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Proctor Lake maps at 4,689 acres behind 43.9 miles of shoreline — 3 islands included. The 4.6 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 66% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 6.1 mi of water from one end to the other, 5.2 mi at the beam. It sits in Comanche County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Lake Leon, is 28 mi to the northwest.
Early season largemouth bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 10 ft. Summer is an 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 9 to 29 ft one. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 2 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Weed flat (7 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Start shallow in spring: white bass sit in 2 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 9 to 29 ft. The spot to know is Rush Creek inflow, an inflow / creek mouth in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for white bass in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a slab spoon or a small topwater (schooling fish) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Rush Creek inflow (2 ft) | Curly-tail jig (white), Small lipless crank |
| Summer | 8 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Slab spoon, Small topwater (schooling fish) |
| Fall | 6 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Jigging spoon, Blade bait |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) | Jigging spoon (deep), Blade bait |
Spring white bass & hybrids on Proctor Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. They move out to 9 to 29 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 29 ft. Put Shoreline point first on the milk run — a point near 14 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a jigging spoon or a topwater (when schooling).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Rush Creek inflow (2 ft) | Rooster tail / inline spinner, Curly-tail jig (white/chartreuse) |
| Summer | 9 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Jigging spoon, Topwater (when schooling) |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Small blade bait, Jigging spoon |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) | Jigging spoon, Blade bait (vertical) |
Spring crappie on Proctor Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 10 to 25 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 29 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 28 ft that grades prime for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 10 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Dock / pier line (10 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 8 to 20 ft | dawn | Dock / pier line (8 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Early season channel catfish use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Summer is an 8 to 25 ft game here, winter a 9 to 29 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 28 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | Rush Creek inflow (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 8 to 25 ft | night & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (19 ft) | |
| Fall | 9 to 29 ft | dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: blue catfish in 5 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 7 to 29 ft, wintering in 9 to 29 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 28 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Rush Creek inflow (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 7 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | |
| Fall | 9 to 29 ft | dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | |
| Winter | 9 to 29 ft | midday | Deep basin (28 ft) |
Proctor Lake also holds flathead catfish (8 to 29 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 21 structure features on Proctor Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 28 ft.
Access data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — community-mapped launches. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | Blue Catfish (fingerling) | 359,025 | — |
| 2025* | Sunshine Bass (fingerling) | 75,884 | — |
| 2025* | Sunshine Bass (fry) | 211,930 | — |
| 2024* | Blue Catfish (fingerling) | 21,021 | — |
| 2024* | Sunshine Bass (fingerling) | 73,158 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: TPWD stocking history, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Texas waters are set by the Texas Parks & Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Proctor Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Texas fishing regulations →
Proctor Lake is about 29 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Texas Water Development Board bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target largemouth bass, white bass, white bass & hybrids, crappie, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish on Proctor Lake.
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per TPWD stocking history records, Proctor Lake was most recently stocked 2025 with 359,025 blue catfish (fingerling). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Proctor Lake is regulated by the Texas Parks & Wildlife. Check the official Texas regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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