Erwin Lake Fishing near Charlotte, Texas

• Overview

  The McMullen County entry here is Erwin Lake, in Texas. The setting is scrub and brush on every side. Charlotte lies 14 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is San Antonio, 53 miles away. Near neighbours: Potts Lake at 2.2 miles, James Donnell Lake Number 2 near enough 9.9 miles, Choke Canyon Reservoir at 21 miles, Brown Lake near enough 23 miles and Morrow Lake Number 1 at 27 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Erwin Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. On Erwin Lake a short move beats a long cast. Count three within 15 miles of here and six within 30 miles.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 85°F; the cold one sits at 52°F. The calendar barely matters here; the time of day does. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Erwin Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records show it does not hold water year-round. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Potts Lake, 2.2 miles out. For Erwin Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.