Rolling Hills Lake Fishing in Waller County, Texas

• Overview

  Rolling Hills Lake falls in Waller County, part of Texas. The country round it is scrub and brush from end to end. It covers about 14 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Prairie View, is 5.3 miles distant. For a city, Cypress is 24 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Rolling Hills Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bluegill, green sunfish and largemouth bass. Records come from public data, not from a stocking programme. Anyone new to Rolling Hills Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in August and bottoms out near 49°F in January. The year runs unbroken and warm. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Rolling Hills Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Japhet Lake at 5.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Rolling Hills Lake.