Menefee Lake Number One near Edna: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Menefee Lake Number One in Jackson County, Texas. It sits 5.7 miles in from the sea. It measures about 209 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 3.6 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Ground here is low by Texas standards. 12 miles away sits Edna, the nearest town. Then Port Lavaca, 13 miles, and Inez, 13 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Menefee Lake Number One

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public wildlife records from this area list flathead grey mullet, Alligator gar, blue catfish, gizzard shad and silver mullet. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Menefee Lake Number One the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 84°F and January reads 54°F. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. That shapes the year on Menefee Lake Number One.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Redfish Lake, 2.3 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Menefee Lake Number One.