North Nichols Lake Fishing Guide, Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Henderson County, Texas, is where North Nichols Lake sits. This is open plain country. It runs to roughly 31 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The town to know is Athens, 4 miles out. For a city, Tyler is 32 miles off. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on North Nichols Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include spotted gar, bluegill, rainbow trout, redbreast sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish North Nichols Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 46°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On North Nichols Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try South Nichols Lake, 0.5 miles away. For North Nichols Lake in particular, ask before you travel.