Tulls Lake Fishing in Cherokee County, Texas

• Overview

  Tulls Lake stands in Cherokee County, Texas. The bank is 459 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Some 6.2 miles away sits Jacksonville, the nearest settlement. It is 25 miles to Tyler, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. No other water in the state carries this name.

• Where to Fish on Tulls Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, gizzard shad, redear sunfish and spotted bass. Local agencies keep the authoritative list for each water. On Tulls Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 83°F and January at 46°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Tulls Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Tucker Lake at 3.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Tulls Lake before loading the car.