Red Lake Number 3 Fishing near Fairfield, Texas

• Overview

  Look for Red Lake Number 3 in Freestone County, Texas. It sits at 397 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Some 11 miles away sits Fairfield, the nearest settlement. After that come Buffalo at 15 miles and Teague at 18 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Red Lake Number 3

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include spotted gar. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 46°F in January. There is no frozen season to plan round. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to this water around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Harding Lake is 0.5 miles off. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.