Fishing Flag Pond in Red River County, Texas

• Overview

  Flag Pond lies within the bounds of Red River County, Texas. The surface lies 394 feet up. Around 37 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The nearest town is Lone Star, 13 miles away. After that come Blossom at 19 miles and Clarksville at 20 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water. The country round the bank is quiet, with little traffic on the road in.

• Where to Fish on Flag Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Fish Flag Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 40°F in January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That is the shape of the year on Flag Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Wright Lake is 5.4 miles distant. For Flag Pond in particular, ask before you travel.