Fishing Murchison Lake in Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  The Henderson County end of Texas holds Murchison Lake. The surface lies 341 feet up. Around 152 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 2.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Henderson County listings. The town to know is Athens, 6.6 miles out. Malakoff is 9.8 miles away, with Brownsboro at 20 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Murchison Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redspotted sunfish, white crappie and black crappie. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read Murchison Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 46°F in January and 83°F in July. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. 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 Murchison Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Slaughter Lakes, 1 mile away. The position on Murchison Lake is worth confirming on the day.