Moonshine Creek Lake No1 in Henderson County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Moonshine Creek Lake No1 belongs to Henderson County, Texas. The surroundings are open plain. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Henderson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Athens, 5.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Malakoff at 13 miles and Brownsboro at 14 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Moonshine Creek Lake No1

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public wildlife records from this area list spotted gar, bluegill and rainbow trout. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 83°F in July and bottom out at 46°F in January. Winter is a mild inconvenience here, nothing more. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Moonshine Creek Lake Number 2, 0.3 miles out. For this water, the notice at the access point is the final word.