Fishing at Tenneco Lake Number 1, Brazoria County, Texas

• Overview

  Tenneco Lake Number 1 is one of the Brazoria County listings for Texas. Height above sea level is 33 feet. Around 114 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 2.9 miles on foot. It is low-lying compared with other Texas water we list. Nearest town is West Columbia, 1.6 miles off. Then Wild Peach Village, 5 miles, and Holiday Lakes, 7.4 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Tenneco Lake Number 1

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include flathead grey mullet, bluegill and black crappie. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On this water that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 52°F to 83°F. Every month fishes, though midsummer narrows the useful hours. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Eagle Nest Lake at 4.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.