Fishing Trigg Lake in Bastrop County, Texas

• Overview

  Trigg Lake is one of the Bastrop County listings for Texas. Everything around it is warm bottomland. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Wyldwood at 7.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Austin, 17 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Trigg Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Records collected within a few miles name gray redhorse and slough darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. Trigg Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 83°F; by January the average is down near 49°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Expect Trigg Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Clear Springs Lake at 7.3 miles is the nearest alternative. For Trigg Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.