Allen Lake Fishing in Rusk County, Texas

• Overview

  Allen Lake is a Rusk County water, in Texas. It sits at 341 feet above sea level. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 9.1 miles away sits Troup, the nearest town. New Summerfield follows at 10 miles, then Henderson at 11 miles. Also worth knowing: Graham Lake 0.4 miles away, Ashby Lake within 2.1 miles, Barrons Lake 3.7 miles away, Miller Lake within 8.4 miles and Shelton Lake 8.8 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, green sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Allen Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 82°F and January reads 45°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Allen Lake. Cloud cover is worth more than temperature on a bright week.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Graham Lake is 0.4 miles off. Treat Allen Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.