Ferguson Creek Reservoir Fishing in Harrison County, Texas

• Overview

  Ferguson Creek Reservoir lies within the bounds of Harrison County, Texas. Dry hill runs right down to the water. Around 228 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. At about 4.2 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. On our Harrison County list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Longview, 4.9 miles out. The big place round here is Tyler, 36 miles distant. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Ferguson Creek Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover dusky darter, channel catfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. The near bank of Ferguson Creek Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 83°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Ferguson Creek Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Tanyard Branch Reservoir, 1 mile out. Ask locally about Ferguson Creek Reservoir if anything is unclear.