Lake Tejas near Shepherd: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The San Jacinto County entry here is Lake Tejas, in Texas. The country round it is warm bottomland from end to end. At 9 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Shepherd at 4.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. Houston is the closest city, 55 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tejas

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists channel catfish, green sunfish and black bullhead. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Lake Tejas fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 82°F for July and 49°F for January. Fish feed through every month here. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lake Tejas follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Smith Break, 3.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Lake Tejas.