Shallow Prong Lake Fishing Guide, Jefferson County, Texas

• Overview

  Shallow Prong Lake falls in Jefferson County, part of Texas. The surface lies 23 feet up. It measures some 2.4 sq miles, and wind has room to build across it. By surface area it heads our Jefferson County listings. The closest town, Port Arthur, is 9.4 miles away. For a city, Beaumont is 21 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Shallow Prong Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include bantam sunfish, black bullhead and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Shallow Prong Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 51°F to 82°F. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Shallow Prong Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Willow Lake is 2 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Shallow Prong Lake.