Fishing at Lake Harris, Gregg County, Texas

• Overview

  Lake Harris sits in Gregg County, out in Texas. The setting is dry hill on every side. It measures about 30 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. White Oak sits 2.4 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Tyler, 29 miles distant. More in the same country: Cook Lake out at 0.4 miles, Cemetery Lake within 0.7 miles, Fisher Lake out at 0.8 miles, Moss Lake within 2.8 miles and Merrills Lake out at 3.5 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Harris

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and green sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Fish Lake Harris where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 83°F and January near 45°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Lake Harris. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Cook Lake is 0.4 miles off. Confirm before you fish Lake Harris.