Stewart Lake Fishing near Madisonville, Texas

• Overview

  Stewart Lake lies in Grimes County, Texas. The surroundings are scrub and brush. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Start from Madisonville, 5 miles down the road. It is 32 miles to College Station, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing. This is one of nineteen named waters in the county.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Nearby survey and observation records mention largemouth bass, bluegill and dusky darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. On Stewart Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 84°F and January near 49°F. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Anyone fishing Stewart Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lake Donna V at 3.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Stewart Lake should be assumed from this page alone.