Walker Lake Fishing near Hudson, Texas

• Overview

  Out in Angelina County, Texas, sits Walker Lake. The surface lies 253 feet up. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Hudson is the closest town at 5 miles. Lufkin lies 7.6 miles off, Redland another 8.8 miles. Nearby alternatives: Black Cat Lake at about 5 miles, Clear Lake some 6.3 miles off, Cole Lake at about 7.1 miles, Jones Lake some 7.7 miles off and Lake Myriad at about 7.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Walker Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include black bullhead, bluegill and bluntnose darter. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. On Walker Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 82°F, the coldest about 47°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. That is the shape of the year on Walker Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Black Cat Lake, 5 miles away. For Walker Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.