Kaufman Lake Fishing near Kaufman, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Kaufman County, Kaufman Lake is a Texas water. The water sits 436 feet up. At some 334 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Some 4.2 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is among the larger waters listed here for Kaufman County. Kaufman at 3.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Talty at 10 miles and Terrell at 10 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Kaufman Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover largemouth bass, white crappie, blue catfish and channel catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. At Kaufman Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 44°F and July at about 84°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Kaufman Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Soil Conservation Service Site 76 Reservoir is 2 miles off. Where Kaufman Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.