Robinson Lake in Angelina County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Angelina County end of Texas holds Robinson Lake. The bank gives way to oak and grass. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Most waters listed here for Angelina County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Lufkin, 3.2 miles away. Beyond it, Redland at 3.6 miles and Hudson at 6.3 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Robinson Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, Florida largemouth bass and spotted gar. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The shape of Robinson Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 83°F on average, January about 48°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Robinson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Berry Lake, 0.6 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Robinson Lake.