South Ridge Estates Lake Fishing near Redwood, Texas

• Overview

  South Ridge Estates Lake is listed under Comal County, Texas. The surface lies 643 feet up. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Redwood, 4.2 miles off. San Marcos is 5.4 miles and Martindale 8.8 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on South Ridge Estates Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records collected within a few miles name fountain darter, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The near bank of South Ridge Estates Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 84°F and January near 49°F on the long-run figures. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect South Ridge Estates Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Webster Lake, 1.9 miles out. Check the position at South Ridge Estates Lake before loading the car.