Black Lake Fishing Guide, Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Black Lake is a Henderson County water, Texas side. The bank is 344 feet above sea level. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Athens, is 9.3 miles away. For a city, Tyler is 38 miles off. Close by you have: Old Lake 1.1 miles off, 1.6 miles out stands Wilson Lake, Slaughter Lakes 1.7 miles off, 1.9 miles out stands Coon Creek Lake and Cartwright Lake 1.9 miles off. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Black Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redspotted sunfish, white crappie and black crappie. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Black Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 46°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Black Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Old Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Black Lake locally before you travel.