Fishing Jackson Lake in Tyler County, Texas

• Overview

  Jackson Lake is a Tyler County water, Texas side. It stands 75 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Tyler County. Head to Buna, 11 miles away, for anything you forgot. Kirbyville lies 13 miles off, Evadale another 14 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Jackson Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and spotted bass. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Jackson Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 82°F in July and bottom out at 49°F in January. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Jackson Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Clear Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Signs at Jackson Lake carry more weight than any list.