Blue Hole near Sam Rayburn: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Tyler County, Texas, this is Blue Hole. The water sits 131 feet up. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Nearest place of any size is Sam Rayburn, 17 miles away. Then Woodville, 20 miles, and Jasper, 21 miles. Also on the doorstep: Bouton Lake at 1.5 miles, Boykin Spring Lake 2.4 miles away, Barrow Lake at 7.7 miles, Horseshoe Lake 8.9 miles away and Jim Goode Lake at 8.9 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Blue Hole

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public wildlife records from this area list yellow bullhead, Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill and freckled madtom. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Blue Hole before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 47°F in January up to 82°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Blue Hole follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Bouton Lake is 1.5 miles distant. Nothing on Blue Hole should be assumed from this page alone.