Dana-Tule Reservoir 1, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Dana-Tule Reservoir 1 falls in Cameron County, part of Texas. The bank is 23 feet above sea level. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Cameron County are larger. The nearest town is Los Fresnos, 1.4 miles away. Brownsville sits 11 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Dana-Tule Reservoir 1

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include flathead grey mullet, warmouth, bluegill and spotted gar. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 59°F to 84°F. Summer is the season to work around, not winter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. At this water the season follows that pattern closely. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Check the position at this water before loading the car.