Fishing at Field Lake, Leon County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Leon County, Texas, this is Field Lake. It sits in oak and grass country. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Leon County list holds plenty of bigger water. Grapeland at 14 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 66 miles to Tyler, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Field Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish, dusky darter and spotted bass. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Field Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 46°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Field Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern. The hour either side of first light is rarely wasted.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Wood Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. For Field Lake in particular, ask before you travel.