Saron Lake Number 3 Fishing Guide, Trinity County, Texas

• Overview

  Saron Lake Number 3 lies in Trinity County, in Texas. Land around it is oak and grass. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Trinity County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Trinity, 8.2 miles off. The nearest city of size is College Station, 69 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Saron Lake Number 3

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redear sunfish, bluegill and dusky darter. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 83°F, the coldest about 48°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Saron Lake Number 4, 0.3 miles out. Check the current arrangement for this water.