E O Jonsson Lake Number One, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Zavala County in Texas is where E O Jonsson Lake Number One sits. The country round it is open low country from end to end. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest place of any size is Crystal City, 13 miles away. Laredo sits 92 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on E O Jonsson Lake Number One

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Take E O Jonsson Lake Number One a stretch at a time. Rain averages about 21 inches a year, with May the wettest month.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 86°F and January near 52°F on the long-run figures. There is no cold season worth the name. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. E O Jonsson Lake Number One fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Mesteno Lake at 4.1 miles is the sensible second choice. For E O Jonsson Lake Number One in particular, ask before you travel.