Fishing Cedar Creek Reservoir in Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Cedar Creek Reservoir lies in Henderson County, in Texas. The country here is oak and grass. Around 51.1 sq miles of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. It is the biggest water on our Henderson County list. Gun Barrel City is the closest place, 2.9 miles off. For a city, Mesquite is 42 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Creek Reservoir

  Surveys put the deepest water at about 64 feet. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention channel catfish, gizzard shad and bigscale logperch. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At Cedar Creek Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 83°F, while January sits near 45°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Cedar Creek Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Flag Lake at 5.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Cedar Creek Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.