Clements Lake Number 4 near Longview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Clements Lake Number 4 is set in Harrison County, Texas. Around the bank it is oak and grass. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Harrison County standards. Start from Longview, 7 miles down the road. It is 40 miles to Tyler, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Clements Lake Number 4

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and yellow bullhead. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Anyone new to this water 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. No part of the year shuts this water. 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. It holds true on this water more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Franklin Lake, 1.7 miles away. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.