Russel Lake 1 near Green Valley Farms: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Russel Lake 1 in Cameron County, Texas. Country round the bank runs to scrub and brush. Roughly 29 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is low-lying compared with other Texas water we list. Nearest place of any size is Green Valley Farms, 2.1 miles away. Laureles follows at 3.6 miles, then Rancho Viejo at 3.7 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Russel Lake 1

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Nearby survey and observation records mention flathead grey mullet, warmouth, bluegill and spotted gar. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. At this water light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 59°F in January to roughly 84°F in August. Wet and dry spells shape the year more than temperature. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Resaca de las Flores, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.