Buzzard Lake in Houston County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Buzzard Lake in Houston County, Texas. It sits in dry hill. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Cooper, 13 miles off. Then Grapeland, 15 miles, and Crockett, 16 miles. Within easy reach: Clear Lake within 0.2 miles, Zeke Lake some 0.4 miles off, Alligator Lake within 0.9 miles, Flat Lake some 1 mile off and Sand Lake within 1.7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Buzzard Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists dusky darter and blacktail shiner. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Work Buzzard Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 83°F, while January sits near 47°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That is the shape of the year on Buzzard Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Clear Lake, 0.2 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Buzzard Lake for certain.