Patterson Lake Fishing in Anderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Patterson Lake in the Anderson County part of Texas. The surface lies 240 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Anderson County are larger. Fairfield is the closest place, 15 miles off. After that come Palestine at 17 miles and Elkhart at 22 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Patterson Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include Alligator gar, bigscale logperch, black crappie and bluegill. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Patterson Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 46°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Patterson Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Tyler Ferry Lake is 1 mile off. Nothing on Patterson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.