Ferguson Lake near Ore City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Ferguson Lake lies in Upshur County, Texas. The setting is oak and grass on every side. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Ore City, 0.8 miles down the road. For a city, Tyler is 46 miles off. Not far off: Lake O' the Pines out at 5.2 miles, Railroad Pond within 5.2 miles, Rhyne Lake out at 9.2 miles, Simpson Lake within 9.4 miles and Johnson Creek Reservoir out at 9.8 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Ferguson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. 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 channel catfish, largemouth bass and blue catfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Anyone new to Ferguson Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 44°F. No part of the year shuts this water. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Ferguson Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake O' the Pines, 5.2 miles away. What applies at Ferguson Lake may have changed since it was mapped.