Fishing Bland Lake in San Augustine County, Texas

• Overview

  Bland Lake sits within San Augustine County in Texas. The bank is 374 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. San Augustine is the closest town at 4.2 miles. It is 68 miles to Shreveport, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Bland Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list redfin pickerel, slough darter, blacktail shiner, creek chub and emerald shiner. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Bland Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 46°F in January and 81°F in July. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That shapes the year on Bland Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Cattail Pond is 3.3 miles distant. None of that is settled for Bland Lake in what we hold.