Fishing at Flag Lake, Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Out in Henderson County, Texas, sits Flag Lake. Height above sea level is 285 feet. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Malakoff is the closest place, 3.8 miles off. Beyond it, Kerens at 9.1 miles and Tool at 9.3 miles. Within easy reach: City Lake 0.2 miles away, Daniels Lake just 2.6 miles, Trinidad Lake 3.1 miles away, Barnes Lake just 4.2 miles and Gallimo Lake 4.5 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Flag Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Florida largemouth bass, blue catfish, white bass and largemouth bass. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Flag Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 45°F in January. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Flag Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, City Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Flag Lake in particular, ask before you travel.