Eagle Nest Lake in Brazoria County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Eagle Nest Lake stands in Brazoria County, Texas. The sea is 27 miles distant. At 3.4 sq miles this is proper open water rather than a pond. Shoreline length is close to 7.8 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Brazoria County list. Head to Holiday Lakes, 5.8 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 30 miles to Pearland, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Eagle Nest Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public wildlife records from this area list flathead grey mullet, bluegill and black crappie. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Eagle Nest Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 83°F and January near 52°F on the long-run figures. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Eagle Nest Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Manor Lake, 1.9 miles away. Confirm before you fish Eagle Nest Lake.