Rampy Lake Fishing in Montgomery County, Texas

• Overview

  Rampy Lake falls in Montgomery County, part of Texas. The ground round it is scrub and brush. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For supplies, Panorama Village is 11 miles out. Cypress sits 29 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Within easy reach: Stewart Lake at 1.1 miles, Peel Lake some 3.2 miles off, Lake Lorraine at 3.3 miles, Pine Lake some 3.6 miles off and Rushing Springs Lake at 5 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Rampy Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, channel catfish, green sunfish and blue catfish. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. Rampy Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 83°F at the top of summer and 49°F at the bottom of winter. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Rampy Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Stewart Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Rampy Lake before loading the car.