Haraldson Lake near Trinity: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Haraldson Lake is one of the Trinity County listings for Texas. The water sits 190 feet up. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Trinity County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Trinity, 1.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. Huntsville is 17 miles away, with Groveton at 17 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Haraldson Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Records collected within a few miles name gizzard shad, largemouth bass, Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill and threadfin shad. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Read Haraldson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 48°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Haraldson Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Sentell Lake sits 2.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Haraldson Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.