Alton Lake Fishing in Leon County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Alton Lake belongs to Leon County. It sits at 341 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 19 acres — small enough to read in one session. Jewett sits 9.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. College Station sits 53 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Alton Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists largemouth bass, channel catfish and blue catfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. The shape of Alton Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 83°F on average, January about 47°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Alton Lake by conditions rather than dates. Spring fish sit shallower than most people expect.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Tularosa Farms Lake is 1.4 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Alton Lake.