Fishing Gallimo Lake in Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  You will find Gallimo Lake in Henderson County, Texas. The bank is 295 feet above sea level. With some 46 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The town to know is Malakoff, 7 miles out. Kerens is 8 miles away, with Tool at 12 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near. Access points are few, so the middle stretches see little traffic.

• Where to Fish on Gallimo Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records collected within a few miles name common carp, channel catfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, longnose gar and freshwater drum. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Gallimo Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 83°F in July and bottom out at 45°F in January. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Gallimo Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Trinidad Lake, 1.4 miles out. The position on Gallimo Lake is worth confirming on the day.