Tyler Ferry Lake Fishing near Fairfield, Texas

• Overview

  Out in Anderson County, Texas, sits Tyler Ferry Lake. The bank is 240 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Anderson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Fairfield lies 14 miles from the water. Palestine is 17 miles and Buffalo 23 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Tyler Ferry Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records collected within a few miles name Alligator gar, bigscale logperch, black crappie, bluegill and Rio Grande longear sunfish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Tyler Ferry Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 83°F, with January the cold end at about 46°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Tyler Ferry Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Blue Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Tyler Ferry Lake for certain.