Lake Henry in Coryell County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Henry falls in Coryell County, part of Texas. It sits at 863 feet above sea level. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Fort Cavazos lies 2.1 miles from the water. Further out sit Killeen (5 miles) and Copperas Cove (6.7 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Henry

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, green sunfish, orangespotted sunfish, Rio Grande longear sunfish and yellow bullhead. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Treat Lake Henry as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 83°F for July and 46°F for January. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Lake Henry follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Copperas Cove Lake Number 2 is 3.4 miles distant. Ask locally about Lake Henry if anything is unclear.