Fish Lake Fishing near New Waverly, Texas

• Overview

  The Montgomery County end of Texas holds Fish Lake. Height above sea level is 302 feet. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, New Waverly, is 5.3 miles away. Then Willis, 6.1 miles, and Panorama Village, 9 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include freckled madtom, warmouth, bluegill and blackspot shiner. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Fish Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 82°F and January near 49°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Fish Lake. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Royal Forest Lake at 4.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Fish Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.