Fishing Turnbow Lake in Cherokee County, Texas

• Overview

  The Cherokee County entry here is Turnbow Lake, in Texas. It stands 279 feet above sea level. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cherokee County. New Summerfield sits 4.3 miles from the bank. Tyler sits 30 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Turnbow Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, bluntnose darter and warmouth. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The shape of Turnbow Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 46°F in January up to 83°F in July. There is no frozen season to plan round. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Turnbow Lake. Autumn cools the shallows first, so work deeper as it goes on.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Pine Crest Lake, 3 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Turnbow Lake.