Fishing at Coon Creek Lake, Anderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Coon Creek Lake is set in Anderson County, Texas. It stands 315 feet above sea level. At 601 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. At about 8.2 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Of the waters listed here in Anderson County, this is the largest. The closest town, Athens, is 11 miles away. For a city, Tyler is 39 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Coon Creek Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Nearby survey and observation records mention spotted bass, spotted gar, bluegill and dusky darter. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Coon Creek Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. There is no frozen season to plan round. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Coon Creek Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Cartwright Lake is 0.5 miles off. Confirm access to Coon Creek Lake locally before you travel.