Hargrove Lake Fishing Guide, Houston County, Texas

• Overview

  Hargrove Lake is set in Houston County, Texas. The water sits 236 feet up. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Houston County list holds plenty of bigger water. Alto sits 7.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Tyler is the closest city, 55 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hargrove Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. At Hargrove Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Weed beds hold food, and food holds fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 46°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Hargrove Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Duren Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Hargrove Lake are worth checking on the day.