Fishing Fern Lake in Nacogdoches County, Texas

• Overview

  Within Nacogdoches County, Texas, you have Fern Lake. The bank gives way to dry hill. Around 40 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It ranks high for size among our Nacogdoches County listings. You are 6.4 miles from Nacogdoches. The big place round here is Tyler, 67 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Fern Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluntnose darter, bluegill and channel catfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Fern Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 82°F in July and bottoms out near 46°F in January. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Fern Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Mize Lake, 1.9 miles out. Nothing on Fern Lake should be assumed from this page alone.