Stroube Lake Number 1 near Athens: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stroube Lake Number 1 sits within Henderson County in Texas. Height above sea level is 400 feet. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Athens, is 5.6 miles distant. Malakoff is 9.8 miles away, with Brownsboro at 19 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Stroube Lake Number 1

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redspotted sunfish, white crappie, black crappie and green sunfish. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. This water gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 46°F in January. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On this water that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Morrow Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at this water as something to verify.