Clear Lake near Logansport: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Clear Lake sits in Panola County, out in Texas. It lies 207 feet above sea level. At 21 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Logansport, 6.5 miles out. Tenaha follows at 9.9 miles, then Center at 16 miles. Also on the doorstep: 3.7 miles away is Crystal Lake, Valmac Lake at 9.6 miles, 11 miles away is Hill Lake, Bone Hill Lake at 13 miles and 13 miles away is Cawthorn Lake. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill, dusky darter, blacktail shiner and bullhead minnow. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Anyone new to Clear Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 45°F. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Clear Lake follows the weather closely. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Crystal Lake, 3.7 miles out. The position on Clear Lake is worth confirming on the day.