Spearman Lake Fishing near College Station, Texas

• Overview

  Brazos County, Texas, is where Spearman Lake sits. The country here is scrub and brush. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. College Station is the closest town at 8.2 miles. It is 8.1 miles to College Station, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Spearman Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, white crappie, warmouth and gizzard shad. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. Anyone new to Spearman Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 84°F and January reads 49°F. The water stays warm and open throughout. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Spearman Lake more years than not. Wind direction matters more than wind strength.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Frierson Lake Number 3 is 0.6 miles off. Signs at Spearman Lake carry more weight than any list.