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

• Overview

  You will find Calvert Lake in Houston County, Texas. Elevation runs to 289 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest place of any size is Trinity, 12 miles away. Cooper is 12 miles and Crockett 17 miles. Also on the doorstep: Hyde Lake after 8.9 miles, Brushy Lake some 8.9 miles off, Lake Jennifer after 9.1 miles, Waller Lake some 9.6 miles off and Sentell Lake after 10 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Calvert Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluntnose darter, dollar sunfish and slough darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. At Calvert Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 48°F in January. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Calvert Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Hyde Lake sits 8.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Calvert Lake if anything is unclear.