Moody Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Within Grimes County, Texas, you have Moody Lake. It lies 200 feet above sea level. The closest town, Navasota, is 10 miles away. College Station sits 15 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Other water within reach: Wichman Lake (1.3 miles), 7.2 miles out stands Gibbons Creek Reservoir, Soil Conservation Service Site 6 Reservoir (7.9 miles), 8.7 miles out stands Prescott Lake and Frierson Lake Number 2 (8.9 miles). A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Moody Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and largemouth bass. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Moody Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 83°F; by January the average is down near 48°F. There is no dead season here at all. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Moody Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Wichman Lake at 1.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Moody Lake as something to verify.