Lake Texana in Jackson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Lake Texana in Jackson County, Texas. The coast is 13 miles away. At 14.6 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The outline measures near 41 miles, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. By size it stands out even at Texas level. Edna lies 7.3 miles from the water. For a city, Pearland is 88 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Texana

  Recorded soundings reach about 63 feet at the deepest point. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists channel catfish, redear sunfish and bluegill. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. On Lake Texana the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 53°F to 83°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. 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. That is the shape of the year on Lake Texana.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A launch point is recorded some half a mile off. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Menefee Lake Number One sits 8.9 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Lake Texana is worth confirming on the day.