Decker Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Decker Lake lies within the bounds of Cherokee County, Texas. It sits in open plain. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest place of any size is Alto, 3.4 miles away. Beyond it, Rusk at 10 miles and Hickory Creek at 22 miles. Others within reach: Duren Lake out at 4.8 miles, Hargrove Lake (6 miles), Coon Pond out at 6.8 miles, Pryor Lake (7.1 miles) and Collard Lake out at 7.3 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Decker Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Take Decker Lake a stretch at a time. If a spot has produced once, it will produce again in similar conditions.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 46°F in January up to 83°F in July. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Decker Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Duren Lake, 4.8 miles out. Signs at Decker Lake carry more weight than any list.