Fishing McGill Lake in Kleberg County, Texas

• Overview

  McGill Lake sits in Kleberg County, out in Texas. It stands 59 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Kleberg County. Ricardo at 13 miles is the nearest place to stop. Falfurrias follows at 14 miles, then Premont at 15 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on McGill Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Nearby survey and observation records mention black bullhead, bluegill, largemouth bass and warmouth. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Fish McGill Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 84°F and January at 56°F. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish McGill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Reservoir Number 1, 4.3 miles out. Check the position at McGill Lake before loading the car.