Brushy Lake in Anderson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Anderson County, Texas. It stands 226 feet above sea level. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Anderson County list. Supplies mean a trip to Elkhart, 11 miles off. Tyler sits 57 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Brushy Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public wildlife records from this area list black bullhead, bluegill, blue catfish, green sunfish and flathead catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Brushy Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 83°F in July and bottom out at 46°F in January. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Brushy Lake. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping classes it as an oxbow: an old river bend cut off from the main channel. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, McCrakin Lake is 0.2 miles off. Signs at Brushy Lake carry more weight than any list.