Fishing Pea Patch Lake in Anderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Out in Anderson County, Texas, sits Pea Patch Lake. It lies 269 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Anderson County standards. Head to Malakoff, 13 miles away, for anything you forgot. For a city, Tyler is 51 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pea Patch Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include blue catfish, white bass and channel catfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. The shape of Pea Patch Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 83°F, while January sits near 46°F. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Pea Patch Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Carroll Lake is 1.9 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Pea Patch Lake.