Rogers Lake near Oak Ridge North: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Texas holds Rogers Lake, in Montgomery County. The surface lies 115 feet up. Small at around 22 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Montgomery County list. The nearest place of any size is Oak Ridge North, 3.8 miles away. Shenandoah is 4.1 miles and Porter Heights 4.5 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Rogers Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, Rio Grande longear sunfish and channel catfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Rogers Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 83°F and January at 50°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Rogers Lake more years than not. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Lee Lake, 0.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Rogers Lake in particular, ask before you travel.