Old River, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Old River in the Fort Bend County part of Texas. Scrub and brush runs right down to the water. Around 138 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It is among the larger waters listed here for Fort Bend County. Greatwood lies 3.4 miles from the water. Beyond it, New Territory at 5 miles and Sugar Land at 5.2 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Old River

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Nearby survey and observation records mention walleye, Nile perch and tanganyika lates. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Read Old River before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 51°F in January up to 83°F in July. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Old River. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Brooks Lake is 4 miles off. What applies at Old River may have changed since it was mapped.