Fishing Lake Phalba in Van Zandt County, Texas

• Overview

  The Van Zandt County end of Texas holds Lake Phalba. It stands 466 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Start from Mabank, 8.1 miles down the road. Further out sit Canton (11 miles) and Gun Barrel City (12 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Phalba

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists largemouth bass, channel catfish and white crappie. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Lake Phalba gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Lake Phalba more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Andrews Lake, 1.2 miles away. What applies at Lake Phalba may have changed since it was mapped.