Navarro Mills Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Navarro Mills Lake lies in Navarro County, in Texas. The setting is open plain. It covers about 7.5 sq miles, which means weather matters as much as tactics. Some 17 miles of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. Among the waters listed for Navarro County, none is wider. Hubbard at 7.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Waco, 36 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Navarro Mills Lake

  Surveys put the deepest water at about 27 feet. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Nearby survey and observation records mention striped bass, Florida largemouth bass and white bass. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Treat Navarro Mills Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 45°F to 84°F. The surface stays open the year round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Anyone fishing Navarro Mills Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Soil Conservation Service Site 112 Reservoir, 4 miles out. Check the position on Navarro Mills Lake before loading the car.