Brookshire Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Brookshire Lake lies within the bounds of Smith County, Texas. It lies 472 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For a base, Chandler sits 5.6 miles out. For a city, Tyler is 11 miles off. Close by you also have: Tom Clay Lake sits 0.6 miles out, Club Thirteen Lake out at 3 miles, Lake Placid sits 3 miles out, Lake Palestine out at 4.6 miles and Lost Pine Lake sits 5.5 miles out. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Brookshire Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Nearby survey and observation records mention black crappie and largemouth bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Read Brookshire Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 46°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Brookshire Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Tom Clay Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Brookshire Lake carry more weight than any list.