Hogshead Lake near Fairfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Hogshead Lake in Freestone County, Texas. It stands 367 feet above sea level. It covers about 6 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Freestone County standards. Head to Fairfield, 10 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Buffalo at 12 miles and Teague at 15 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Hogshead Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Nearby survey and observation records mention black bullhead, bluegill, dollar sunfish, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Fish Hogshead Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 83°F and January reads 46°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Hogshead Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Blackbird Lake, 1.6 miles out. Nothing on Hogshead Lake should be assumed from this page alone.