Fishing at Warner Lake Number 2, Houston County, Texas

• Overview

  Houston County in Texas is where Warner Lake Number 2 sits. The surface lies 387 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Houston County list holds plenty of bigger water. Grapeland is the closest town at 1.8 miles. Beyond it, Elkhart at 11 miles and Crockett at 12 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Warner Lake Number 2

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, common carp and threadfin shad. Use it to know what is possible here, not what is certain. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 46°F to 83°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Warner Lake Number 1 is 1.1 miles off. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.