Fishing Lucas Lake in Nacogdoches County, Texas

• Overview

  Lucas Lake lies in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Elevation runs to 299 feet. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. You are 13 miles from Rusk. The big place round here is Tyler, 43 miles distant. Also within reach: Grassy Lake 4.7 miles off, Devereaux Lake within 5.4 miles, Buckner Lake 5.4 miles off, Indian Pond within 5.8 miles and Duck Roost Lake 5.9 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lucas Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Nearby survey and observation records mention freckled madtom, dollar sunfish and bluegill. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. Read Lucas Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 46°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Lucas Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Grassy Lake is 4.7 miles distant. Rules at Lucas Lake are worth checking on the day.