Fishing At Pat Mayse Lake

AKA: Pat Mayse Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill and white bass at Pat Mayse Lake in East Texas.

With over 60 miles of shoreline, Pat Mayse Lake (Pat Mayse Reservoir) provides plenty of potential for fishing enthusiasts. This 5,900-acre lake in the northeast part of Texas, at Powderly, is a great place for catfishing from the bank. Bass fishing tops the list among locals, but the lake also has populations of catfish, crappie, sunfish and white bass. Boat ramps for family boats, pontoons, bass boats and all types of fishing boats can be found at numerous places around the lake. From the campgrounds, as well as other access points, a canoe or kayak can be portaged to the water. Much of the upper part of the lake has trees, brush and aquatic vegetation which the fish and baitfish use as cover.

Primary fish species residing in Pat Mayse Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Pat Mayse Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NO

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Clay Bluff Public Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off County Road 34775, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Elks Club Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, east side of the bay, off County Road 34950, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lamar Point Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off County Road 1500, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Pat Mayse Campground Boat Ramp #1
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Pat Mayse W Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pat Mayse Campground Boat Ramp #3 & #4
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Pat Mayse E Park Road, these are one-lane, concrete ramps with paved parking.

Sanders Cove Boat Ramp
Located in the eastern section of the lake, off Sanders Cove Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Sanders Cove Boat Ramp #2
Located in the eastern section of the lake, off Sanders Cove Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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