Styles Lake 1 in Walker County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Styles Lake 1 is listed under Walker County, Texas. This is open low country country. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest town is Huntsville, 7.6 miles off. Further out sit Trinity (11 miles) and New Waverly (19 miles). No border sits close enough to matter. There is room enough here for more than one party without crowding.

• Where to Fish on Styles Lake 1

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include Rio Grande longear sunfish, largemouth bass and green sunfish. The list reflects reported sightings and surveys rather than what is stocked. Work this water in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 83°F, while January sits near 49°F. 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. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Horseshoe Lake Number 2 is 0.2 miles distant. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.