Little Boyd Lake Fishing in Jasper County, Texas

• Overview

  Little Boyd Lake belongs to Jasper County, Texas. The setting is open plain. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Jasper County list. The nearest place of any size is Jasper, 10 miles away. Sam Rayburn is 11 miles away, with Woodville at 20 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Little Boyd Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records collected within a few miles name black crappie, gizzard shad, largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. The shape of Little Boyd Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 82°F, with January the cold end at about 47°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Boyd Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Big Boyd Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Little Boyd Lake.