Highway Lake A Fishing in Harrison County, Texas

• Overview

  Highway Lake A falls in Harrison County, part of Texas. The ground round it is pine and hardwood. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Harrison County list. 2.5 miles away sits Hallsville, the nearest town. It is 42 miles to Tyler, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Highway Lake A

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists channel catfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish, bluegill, slough darter and white bass. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Read Highway Lake A before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 45°F to 82°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That is the shape of the year on Highway Lake A.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Highway Lake B is 0.2 miles off. Signs at Highway Lake A carry more weight than any list.