Stanolind Reservoir Fishing near Stowell, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Chambers County, Stanolind Reservoir is a Texas water. The ground round it is scrub and brush. With some 202 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The full circuit measures close to 2.4 miles on foot. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Texas listings. Stowell at 6.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. Winnie lies 8.6 miles off, Fannett another 18 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Stanolind Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public wildlife records from this area list spotted gar, flathead grey mullet, bantam sunfish, black crappie and bluegill. Reporting is uneven, so absence from the list means little. Take Stanolind Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 83°F for July and 51°F for January. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Stanolind Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Mud Lake at 8.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Stanolind Reservoir before loading the car.