Plowden Lake, Texas: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in Austin County, Texas. The country round it is warm green lowland from end to end. Around 32 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The closest town, Sealy, is 8.3 miles distant. Eagle Lake lies 9.3 miles off, Wallis another 13 miles. Also on the doorstep: Refuge Lake (2.5 miles), Eagle Lake about 11 miles, Hillbolt Lake (11 miles), Northington Lake about 24 miles and Dodd Lake (24 miles). Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Plowden Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include spotted gar, longnose gar, bluegill and white crappie. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. Fish Plowden Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 83°F on average, January about 50°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That shapes the year on Plowden Lake. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Refuge Lake is 2.5 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Plowden Lake.