Fishing Pharris Lakes in Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  In Texas, Pharris Lakes belongs to Henderson County. The surroundings are open plain. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 12 miles away sits Frankston, the nearest settlement. After that come Athens at 13 miles and Berryville at 14 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Pharris Lakes

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, redspotted sunfish and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. The shape of Pharris Lakes decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 46°F to 83°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Pharris Lakes that shapes the whole year. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lake Mawsy is 0.8 miles off. Confirm access to Pharris Lakes locally before you travel.