Cullum Lake near Ingram: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Cullum Lake stands in Kerr County, Texas. The country here is dry hill. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Texas water on our list, it sits high. Some 13 miles away sits Ingram, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is San Antonio, 73 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Cullum Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover greenthroat darter, Rio Grande longear sunfish and redbreast sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Cullum Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 80°F and January near 46°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Cullum Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Turkey Lake, 3.9 miles away. Confirm access to Cullum Lake locally before you travel.