Fishing at Round Lake, Liberty County, Texas

• Overview

  Round Lake stands in Liberty County, Texas. The sea is 39 miles distant. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Liberty County standards. The nearest town is Shepherd, 16 miles away. Cleveland is 17 miles and Liberty 20 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Round Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, redbreast sunfish, spotted gar and redear sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Round Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 82°F; by January the average is down near 50°F. Heat, not cold, decides when to be on the water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Round Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Little Brushy Lake, 0.6 miles out. Confirm access to Round Lake locally before you travel.