Elder Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Texas, Elder Lake belongs to Gregg County. This is oak and grass ground. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 3.2 miles from Kilgore. The nearest city of size is Tyler, 28 miles away. Water in the same corner: Duncan Lake 1.6 miles off, Martin Lake at 2.9 miles, Griffin Lake 3.5 miles off, Moss Lake at 3.6 miles and Black Lake 5.6 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Elder Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish, spotted bass, warmouth and sabine shiner. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Anyone new to Elder Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 82°F and January near 45°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Elder Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A parking area is marked roughly 130 yards out. Mapping shows a jetty some 120 yards off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Duncan Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Elder Lake carry more weight than any list.