Cawthorn Lake Fishing in Brazos County, Texas

• Overview

  Cawthorn Lake belongs to Brazos County, Texas. The country round it is scrub and brush from end to end. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. Navasota is the closest town at 8.7 miles. Beyond it, College Station at 16 miles and Somerville at 18 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Cawthorn Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists channel catfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, flathead catfish and gizzard shad. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Cawthorn Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 84°F in August and bottoms out near 48°F in January. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Cawthorn Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Clifty Creek Lake, 1.8 miles away. For Cawthorn Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.