Fishing at Charles E Ham Lake, Anderson County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Charles E Ham Lake belongs to Anderson County. The bank is 433 feet above sea level. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For a base, Palestine sits 9.7 miles out. Then Frankston, 12 miles, and Berryville, 15 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Charles E Ham Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Take Charles E Ham Lake a stretch at a time. Read the wind first; it decides which bank is worth walking.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 82°F on average, January about 45°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Charles E Ham Lake follows the weather closely. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Jackson Lake, 1.9 miles out. Where Charles E Ham Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.