Crews Lake Number 1 Fishing in Leon County, Texas

• Overview

  Crews Lake Number 1 is a Leon County water, in Texas. The bank is 407 feet above sea level. At about 59 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge runs 1.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It ranks high for size among our Leon County listings. 3 miles away sits Jewett, the nearest town. Buffalo follows at 7.1 miles, then Hilltop Lakes at 21 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Crews Lake Number 1

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, warmouth, dusky darter and largemouth bass. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 83°F and January about 47°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Swindler Pond at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at this water before loading the car.