Fishing at Windham Lake, Shelby County, Texas

• Overview

  You will find Windham Lake in Shelby County, Texas. It sits in open plain. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Center sits 6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Shreveport is 57 miles off. Alternatives close at hand: Lake Center a shade over 4.7 miles, 5.4 miles away is Bone Hill Lake, New City Lake a shade over 8 miles, 8.3 miles away is Bailey Lakes and Mason Lake a shade over 8.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Windham Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public wildlife records from this area list largemouth bass, black crappie, striped bass, white bass and bigmouth buffalo. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Read Windham Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 46°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. No part of the year shuts this water. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Windham Lake. Warm rain lifts activity; cold rain flattens it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Lake Center, 4.7 miles out. What applies at Windham Lake may have changed since it was mapped.