Lake Dawson Fishing in Trinity County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Trinity County, Lake Dawson is a Texas water. The surface lies 253 feet up. The water measures roughly 14 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Trinity, is 6.6 miles away. For a city, College Station is 67 miles off. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules. You can learn the basics of it in one visit.

• Where to Fish on Lake Dawson

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include redear sunfish, bluegill, dusky darter, Rio Grande longear sunfish and tadpole madtom. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Anyone new to Lake Dawson should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 83°F in July and bottom out at 48°F in January. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Lake Dawson the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Saron Lake Number 2, 1.6 miles away. Confirm before you fish Lake Dawson.