Fishing at Vaughn Lake, Kaufman County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Kaufman County, Vaughn Lake is a Texas water. It lies 427 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Kaufman County list. Kemp at 6.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. Mesquite is the closest city, 28 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Vaughn Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The shape of Vaughn Lake decides where the fish sit. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 84°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Vaughn Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir is 3.5 miles distant. Ask locally about Vaughn Lake if anything is unclear.