Fishing Texas Lake in Grenada County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Out in Grenada County, Mississippi, sits Texas Lake. The country round it is open plain from end to end. Around 49 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Nearest place of any size is Grenada, 11 miles away. Charleston is 15 miles away, with Water Valley at 18 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Texas Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Records collected within a few miles name gulf darter, brown madtom and longear sunfish. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. On Texas Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 80°F in July and bottom out at 41°F in January. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Texas Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Organ Lake at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Texas Lake in what we hold.