Little Fence Lake Fishing near Port Arthur, Texas

• Overview

  Little Fence Lake lies in Jefferson County, in Texas. The shore lies 1 mile out. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Jefferson County standards. Nearest town is Port Arthur, 14 miles off. Beaumont sits 27 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Little Fence Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Nearby survey and observation records mention threadfin shad, gizzard shad, Alligator gar, flathead grey mullet and black drum. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Little Fence Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 82°F, while January sits near 51°F. Fish feed through every month here. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Little Fence Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Barramundi and estuary fish want hard-bodied lures and soft plastics worked around snags and drains. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Fence Lake is 0.6 miles off. Confirm access to Little Fence Lake locally before you travel.