Lake Fannin, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Fannin County, Texas. It stands 564 feet above sea level. It measures about 36 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Fannin County. Bonham sits 14 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Bells is 19 miles and Calera 19 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Fannin

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, white crappie, Rio Grande longear sunfish and spotted bass. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. The shape of Lake Fannin decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 83°F and January near 40°F on the long-run figures. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Fannin.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Lake Bonham at 8.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lake Fannin if anything is unclear.